Brenda Kay Hartmann Schmidt, age 54, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John's Lutheran Church. She served as a page, duchess, and queen of the San Antonio Lutheran Coronation. She graduated from Incarnate Word High School and earned an Associate Degree in Child Development from San Antonio College. She was a lead teacher at Laurel Heights Weekday School and afterwards became a homemaker. She enjoyed Gospel music and witnessing for the Lord, loved to surprise others with gifts, and treasured quality time with her daughter, family, and pets. She is remembered as a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, and daughter, and a kind and generous soul to all those she encountered.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard Earl Schmidt; daughter Courtney Schmidt; parents Al and Barbara Hartmann; brother, Wayne Hartmann; nephews, Kyle Hartmann (Tessa), Brandon Hartmann; and Godmother, Betty Chavana.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Heritage Oaks Mortuary. A private ceremony will be held at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek.