Georgia Schmit

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Georgia Schmit, 67, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, September 11, at Fedora Presbyterian Church in Fedora with Rev. Dick Poppin officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 10, from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Georgianna Gail Schmit was born September 11, 1957, to Elwin and Norma (Moody) Sly in Chamberlain, SD. Georgia graduated from Chamberlain High school in 1976. She then attended Dakota Wesleyan University for elementary education and psychology.

On November 11, 1995, Georgia married the love of her life, Leonard Schmit.

She worked at various healthcare facilities as a CNA, secretary, and in various restaurants waitressing in Mitchell. She worked for many years at Jacks Sinclair

Georgia attended Endeavor Presbyterian Church in Fedora. She taught Sunday School and enjoyed women’s groups.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard Schmit; her dog Henry and cat Butterscotch; cousins, Doug (Linda) Sly and, Judy Wynia; sister in-law, Nila Schmit, Rose (Ron) Gates, and Bonnie (Scott) Artz; brother-in-law, Mike (Lori) Schmit; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; as well as many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elwin and Norma; sisters, Carol (Joseph) Uerborn and Dayle (Jon) Nelson; in-laws, Bernard (Ruth) Schmit; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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