Memorial

Unita D. Schliemann, 92, of Cedar Rapids went home to God on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2026, beginning with Rosary at 4:00pm and continuing until 7:00pm at Cedar Memorial Stateroom in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will also be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:30am followed by the 10:30am Funeral Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Interment will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery, with a luncheon following at Cedar Memorial Family Center. Family and friends are welcome to join them. 

Unita was born July 24, 1934, at her parents’ home in North English, IA the daughter of Carl and Velva (Summitt) Johnson. Unita was the oldest of six girls and graduated as salutatorian of her senior class at Parnell High School. 

She married Robert C. Schliemann January 19, 1952.  God blessed that union with 10 children, 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. 

She had a deep commitment to her Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids for 62 years. She was a long-time Director of Religious Education, volunteered and was privileged to serve as lector, Eucharistic Minister, choir member and cantor throughout the years.  She also worked at Handicapped Systems, The Salvation Army and Foundation 2.  She earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master in Pastoral Theology. 

Her faith and family were her life. She also enjoyed baking, gardening, learning, teaching, writing and the company of friends.

She is survived by her children, Roberta (Dudley) Maas, John (Cheryl) Schliemann, Robert (Susan) Schliemann Jr., Marianne (David) Michalicek, Paul Schliemann, Kathryn (Terry) Bradford-Salisbury, Karla (Paul) Robinson, Mark (Kelly) Schliemann, David (Faith) Schliemann; sisters Rosalind Vrchoticky and Maribea Dixie Emerson; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son James, grandson Charles, sisters Madeline, Judith and Maureen, and her parents. 

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.