Patricia Diann (Loso) Schmitt, 75, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2025 Jackson St., Dubuque, where friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK is assisting the family.

Patricia was born on July 6, 1943, daughter of Delores (Hamann) Loso and Herman Loso. She graduated from Senior High School in 1961.

Patricia married Richard G. Schmitt on February 3, 1962 and was a homemaker who raised their three children.

Patricia has been a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Gambling was her favorite pasttime; the Q Casino was her home away from home. She also enjoyed taking trips to Las Vegas with her family. Patricia loved shopping and was an expert at finding the best deal. She was an amazing cook who always made everyone’s favorites during the holidays which resulted in having way too much food. Her turkey and dressing will be missed the most. Ca, as she was referred to by her grandchildren, was their biggest supporter and was known to “fix everything.” Patricia was the most kind, generous, and loving person and will be missed by many.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Richard G. Schmitt; her daughter Misti (Larry Flogel), and their children, Hunter, Dylan, and Triclyn; her son Brook (Kimberly) Schmitt and their children, Chandler and Lauren; her daughter Laci (Steven) Ernst and their children, Carter, Melanie, Kylie, and Brecker, and brothers and sisters in law, Kenneth Ranson, Kathy (Gary) Sisler, Marc (Dee) Schmitt, and June (Pat) Hancock.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a loving grandmother, Alma Hamann who helped to raise her; her brother, Robert L. Loso, and her sister, Sandra J. Ranson.