Kay Monica Schmid (Carter) 81 died Sunday October 22, 2017
in her home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 61 years Robert their children Cindy (Rod), Ken (Leola) Schmid and Laurie Wante; her sister Lana Wingerson (Carter); four grandchildren and many friends. She was born and raised in Detroit. As a teenager, she was a champion speed skater, winning the Detroit Times Ladies Gold and Silver Skates Derby and was interviewed on TV with Ty Cobb. She attended Hillsdale College where she met her husband Bob. After their marriage, she worked for the Edward C. Levy company for 10 years. She was active in local government as an Oakland County Commissioner from 1991 through 2000 and served as Vice Chairperson in 1998. Kay was a committed member of the Republican Party working for many years with the Republican Women of West Oakland County. She chaired the General Government Committee for the Board of Commissions from 1995 through 1997. Kay was a loving mother and wife, as well a strong and determined leader. She will be missed. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Wednesday 5-8pm and Thursday 2-8pm. In state at St. Matthew Lutheran Church 2040 S Commerce Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390 Friday 9:30 am until the funeral service at 10:00am THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDENT ON THE WATER EMERGENCY IN OAKLAND COUNTY.PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
Internment will take place at Pleasant view Cemetery in Petersburg Michigan on Saturday at 1:00pam

Donations in memory of Kay may be made to Angela Hospice Click here to donate[ https://www.angelahospice.org/ ]