Schmidt, JoAnn L. nee Pardello Age 77, of Afton Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on October 20, 2008. Preceded in death by brother, James Pardello. Survived by husband of 54 years, Ron; children, David (Kathleen), Pam (Mark) Stabnow, Roni (Frank) Rumpf, Denielle (Rick) Crawford, Lisa Holst, Katie (Jay) McBride; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; dearest friend, Sandy. A celebration of JoAnn's life will be Friday, 11:30 A.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred.