Virginia 'Jini' (Kuehnel) Schmidt

Schmidt, Virginia "Jini" (Kuehnel) Age 79, of Golden Valley, MN/Scottsdale, AZ passed away on August 11, 2018, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's and heart disease. She is preceded in death by parents, Leonard Kuehnel & Bernice Elliott; beloved husband of 54 years, Ron; and brothers, Mike and Mark. Survived by children, Scott (Mary), Sandy (Todd), Steve (Julie); brothers, Ben (Kathy) and Steve (Trudi); dearly loved grandchildren, Kaela, Karly, Lauren and Collin. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends. Jini split time between Minnesota and Arizona, and she always looked forward to yearly trips to the North Shore and San Diego. Special thanks to Toni Peters, her longtime friend and neighbor in Golden Valley, MN and Toni Jackson, her friend in Scottsdale, AZ, for their wonderful support, along with Jini's friends, whom she loved until her last days. Per Jini's request, a private family memorial will take place at a later date. Memorials preferred in Jini's memory: N.C. Little Memorial Hospice, Inc., 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina, MN 55435 littlehospice.org; or the Parkinson's Foundation, 8085 Wayzata Blvd #100, Golden Valley, MN 55426, parkinson.org/…