Eva Kleinschmidt

January 15, 1935 - April 29, 2022

Eva Sarah Esparza Kleinschmidt, age 87, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with the Holy Father on Friday, April 29, 2022. Eva was born on January 15, 1935. She married Donald Kleinschmidt in 1954 and together they raised their seven children; Francis Kleinschmidt, Ruth (the late Donn) Rethman, Grace (Dave) Henning, Paul (Joni) Kleinschmidt, Nancy (Chuck) McNeely, Laura Kleinschmidt, and Amy (Rob) Voght. They all survive her. In addition to her seven children, she is survived by her 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald; her father, Alfredo Esparza; and sons-in-law, Donn Rethman and Chuck McNeely. Eva was a faithful member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where she actively participated in the choir, helped take blood pressures, and served with intercessory prayers. She also attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio for Evangelization. Mom enjoyed sewing and crocheting items for all her children. At St. Josaphat school, she taught children’s choir, square dancing, and enjoyed playing the piano and guitar for them. Mom also served the members of the Saginaires Drum and Bugle Corps for several years. She had been employed as an LPN/RN providing care for 52 years. Cremation has taken place per Eva’s wishes. Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Site of St. Dominic Parish, 4735 West Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48638. Rev. Fr. Steve Gavit will officiate. Memorials may be made to the DIPG Network for childhood brain cancer at DIPG.org, or to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, care of the church. For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com