Charlotte G Schmunk's Obituary
Charlotte G. Schmunk, 98, of Florida City, Florida, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on February 3, 2024, with her grandson, Scott, at her side. She will be remembered by those who knew her as a compassionate, no-nonsense woman who loved her family, friends, and community.
Charlotte was born on May 19, 1925, to William and Beatrice Geronimo in her hometown of Florida City, Florida. She was the youngest of two children; her older brother, William J. Geronimo, preceded her in death. Charlotte graduated from Homestead High School, Class of 1944. After graduation, Charlotte married Army Airman Richard Schmunk in a simple service that November, upon his return from WWII. Charlotte and Richard settled in Florida City, Florida, to start their life together. On June 19, 1945, they were blessed with a son, Michael R. Schmunk. Michael grew up to be a strong and healthy man, joining the Air Force after graduating from FSU. Lt. Colonel Michael R. Schmunk retired from the Air Force and passed away on January 20, 2016.
Charlotte worked at the phone company right out of school until her son was born. She then set her sights on making her community better. Charlotte was one of the founding board members of an auxiliary organization aimed at fundraising for James Archer Smith Hospital to purchase equipment and other necessities. Over her tenure with the auxiliary, the women raised over a million dollars in funds. Charlotte was also the founder of the gift shop and developed both the Candy-Striper and Pink Ladies programs, continuing to provide funds and services for the hospital. She supported the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the American Legion, the Girl Scouts of America, and the Women’s Club of Homestead. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church and was involved in the Sacred Heart Women’s Club and eventually became a librarian at Sacred Heart School.
Charlotte is survived by daughter-in-law Linda B. Schmunk, grandsons Jon R. and Michael Scott Schmunk, her great-granddaughters Allyson N. Schmunk and Linda Megan Schmunk, and her great-great-grandson Landon Michael Huber. Charlotte had many lifelong friends in the Homestead area and was always there to help whenever a need arose. She was a wonderful mother, good wife, and a great example of love for her family, her friends, and her community. She will be missed by all those touched by her loving and caring heart.
Services for Charlotte will begin with a wake on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Branam Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Martin de Porres in Homestead, Florida, beginning at 10:30 am. The funeral procession to Woodlawn North in Miami will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Baptist Hospital, the Baptist Hospital gift shop, or the American Red Cross.
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