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Teresa Pomrenke, 62, of White, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the St. Mary's Campus of the Mayo Clinic.  Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in White at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery in White.  A meal and time of fellowship will follow burial at McKnight Hall in White.  Visitation will be held the evening prior, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in White from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., with an Order of the Eastern Star service beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Teresa Kay Pomrenke (Schmidt) was born June 1st, 1960 to Alvin and Geraldine Schmidt. The oldest of five children being the only daughter - and the favorite, so she thought. Being raised on a dairy farm gave all the children a great work ethic. Growing up, she always worked outside with the boys. She also babysat many of the neighborhood children - there were lots of boys who spent many days at the farm. She would milk cows and raise pigs for the neighbors as a farmhand. Teresa worked at White Care Center, Brookings Hospital, and Brookings Dental Clinic. She almost always had a second job - babysitting, Six Mile Creek Golf Course, 1481 Grill, and the Swiftel Center.

She married Myron Pomrenke March 3rd,1990. They made their home by White, South Dakota. She was blessed with two sons, Bryce and Braydn. She attended almost all their activities when possible. Many of their friends spent much time at their home which she truly enjoyed. She also let them have many kinds of pets.

Teresa also volunteered in many activities, EMT - White Ambulance since 1982, Sunday School Teacher at United Methodist Church, on the Pioneer Day Committee, member of the White Eastern Star # 16, American Legion Auxiliary, White Community Club, Deubrook Backpack Program.

She lived most of her life with a hereditary heart condition which got harder to live with as years went by, she was determined not to let the disease get her down. Left to celebrate her life is her husband, Myron, sons - Bryce (Erin) and Braydn, grandchildren - Hank and Eliza, mother - Geraldine Schmidt, brothers - Paul (Jane) Schmidt, Brian (Cindy) Schmidt, Wayne (Rebecca) Schmidt, sisters-in-law - Vicki (Scott) Whitehead and Cathy Schmidt, brothers-in-law - Melvin Pomrenke, Marlyn Pomrenke, many nephews and nieces, great nieces and nephews, and friends.

Preceded in death by her father - Alvin Schmidt, brother - Keith Schmidt; sisters-in-law - Sara Schmidt, Anna Pomrenke, mothers-in-law - Donna Pomrenke, Priscilla Pomrenke, Phyllis Pomrenke; father-in-law Earl Pomrenke.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand. The Angel said my place was ready in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. For God looked down, smiled at me, and told me "Welcome Home". So, when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart.