Schmitt Family - Ourfolk

Bernice Evelyn Schmitt (Crowell) 11 AUG 1924 - 6 JAN 2010

Bernice was born on 11 AUG 1924 in Collyer, KS and died on 6 JAN 2010 (age: 85) in Folsom, Ca .
She was the daughter of Frank Nicholas Schmitt (21 MAY 1896 - 13 SEP 1974) and Bessie Evelyn Sprague (Schmitt) (17 DEC 1895 - 13 JAN 1987).

Bernice was married to Orville Duwain Crowell on 17 AUG 1948 in Tonopah, NV.

Orville was born on 2 JUL 1910 in Bessemer, MI and died on 15 NOV 1987 (age: 77) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, CA and was buried on 18 NOV 1987 in Santa Rosa Memorial Cemetery, CA .
He was the son of William Edgar Crowell (7 NOV 1881 - 18 SEP 1951) and Lillie Eva Jones (Crowell) (26 OCT 1884 - 7 AUG 1973).
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Parents

Grand Parents

⌈ Philipp Schmitt Jr. (24 JUL 1854 - SEP 1941)

⌈ Frank Nicholas Schmitt (21 MAY 1896 - 13 SEP 1974)

⌊ Mary Wolf (Schmitt Jr.)

Bernice Evelyn Schmitt (Crowell)

⌈ Edwin Rutherford Sprague (19 APR 1866 - 17 OCT 1904)

⌊ Bessie Evelyn Sprague (Schmitt) (17 DEC 1895 - 13 JAN 1987)

⌊ Rosa Francis Ziebel (Sprague) (18 NOV 1874 - 7 SEP 1921)

Orville Duwain Crowell* - Husband

- Orville was born on 2 JUL 1910 in Bessemer, MI and died on 15 NOV 1987 (age: 77) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, CA

Pamela Evelyn Crowell (Ennis)* - Daughter

Daughter - Santa Rosa HS - 1971 - Pamela was born on 16 DEC 1954 in Hamilton AFB. CA

Frank Nicholas Schmitt* - Father

- Frank was born on 21 MAY 1896 in Gorham, KS and died on 13 SEP 1974 (age: 78) in Sebastopol, Sonoma, CA

Bessie Evelyn Sprague (Schmitt)* - Mother

- Bessie was born on 17 DEC 1895 and died on 13 JAN 1987 (age: 91) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, CA

Bernice:

After graduation I met and married Orville Crowell who was a career Officer in the USAF. We moved to Santa Rosa, CA. when he retired after 22 years of service. We raised our two daughters there and moved to the country with our horses.

After his death in 1987, I moved to Folsom, CA. to be near my youngest daughter, Pamela. I gave up home ownership in 2002 opting instead for an apartment which I thoroughly enjoy. I have two grandsons who keep in touch and vist me regularly. Since I am only 15 miles east of Sacramento I have access to plays and the city life, if I choose. Most of my time is spent in Folsom with my friends, family and my companion, a Jack Russell terrier.

(Trego Community High School Reunionpage, Wakenney Kansas,. May 2002)

-- Orville --

Enlisted in Army Air Corps prior to WWII. Was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Retired as a Lt. Col. after suffering a heart attack. Died of an aortic aneurism. Managed a movie theatre in Santa Rosa after retirement until he took a job as Supervisor of County Roads for Sonoma County.

Lived at 1663 El Camino Way in Santa Rosa, Ca in 1968.

Orville: Social Security Death Index Record Name: Orville D. Crowell

SSN: xx-xx-xxxx
Last Residence: 95405 Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States of America
Born: 2 Jul 1910
Died: 15 Nov 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: California (1953 )

Bernice:

Bernice was Orville's secretary at Smoky Hill AFB, KS. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was extremely well-liked by all who met her.

Woody Hart 2013

Orville: California Death Index,

Name: CROWELL, ORVILLE D
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 2 Jul 1910
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Death Date: 15 Nov 1987
Death Place: SONOMA
Mother's Maiden Name: JONES

Dustin Crowell Hart* - Grandson