Macy Lee Schmitt, 85, of Santa Claus, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Memo- rial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, surrounded by her family.
Macy was born January 10, 1940, in Warrick County to Hobert and Laura (Miller) Stone
She attended Selvin High School and was a member of the class of 1957.
She married Edgar Tisch- endorf on June 1, 1958, in Selvin United Methodist Church. He passed away on March 5, 1984.
She then married Robert “Joe” Schmitt on June 10, 1988, in Santa Claus United Methodist Church. He passed away on January 22, 2000.
Macy worked for over 40 years at Santa Claus Land and Holiday World pri- marily as the merchandise manager. She touched many lives through her kindness and contagious smile. She lived her faith, enjoyed being with her friends and travel- ing, but most of all loved her family and being with them, and supporting them any way she could. She was the picture of love.
Macy is survived by one daughter, Tonja (Nick) Blackgrove of Ferdinand; two sons, Terry (Lori) Tischendorf of Santa Claus and Bill (Kathy) Schmitt of Santa Claus; daughter-in law, Tina Schmitt of Santa Claus; nine grandchildren, Mitch (Stephanie) Black- grove, Ali Blackgrove, Zach- ary (Kayla) Tischendorf, Tyler Tischendorf, Erika (Reid) Haas, Karlie Tisch- endorf, Jacob Tischendorf, Abby Schmitt and Cody (Lyndi) Schmitt; and by two great-grandchildren, Sienna Schmitt and Lincoln Tischendorf.
In addition to her par- ents, Macy was preceded in death by her husbands, Edgar Tischendorf and Robert “Joe” Schmitt; a sis- ter, Valada (Ed) Raber; and companion, Jim Hanning.
Macy was a member of Santa Claus Christian Church.
A funeral service for Macy Lee Schmitt was held on Saturday, January 25, at Santa Claus Christian Church in Santa Claus. Burial followed in the Santa Claus Campground Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Santa Claus Christian Church and Santa Claus Cemetery Corporation.
Rainey Funeral Home in Dale was entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www. raineyfuneralhome.com.
