May God bless you and your...
A treasured memory I will always carry at heart... Family Reunion at Squire Hill. Uncle Loran forever entertained us kids and our shenanigans.
Mari Lauren Squire
October 15, 2025 | Family


Bellwood, Nebraska
1929 - 2025
Loran C. Schmit. Age 96, of Bellwood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home, on September 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.Loran was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. He wished to be remembered first for his family, long...
Read MoreA treasured memory I will always carry at heart... Family Reunion at Squire Hill. Uncle Loran forever entertained us kids and our shenanigans.
Mari Lauren Squire
October 15, 2025 | Family
I´m sincerely sorry for your loss. Loran wore many hats, and wore them well. I remember him always with a smile and he was sharp as a tack. I always loved visiting with him. He´s reunited with the love of his life, Rene. God Bless
Ruth Schmale Ainsworth
October 12, 2025 | Friend
I met Loren Schmit over 3 decades ago. I was a volunteer advocating for the protection of children. Loren inspired me to pursue a change in my vocation. I became an ordained minister spending three decades working with children and families. Thank you Loren.
Pastor Dan Gruber
October 03, 2025 | Other
Former State Senator Pat Venditte -Honoring Loran Schmidt; Nebraska State Senator. -A legacy of service, faith and vision. It was my distinct privilege and honor to serve alongside of Loran Schmidt In the Nebraska State Legislature. Loran a proud son of Bellwood, Nebraska was more than a colleague-he was a true friend, visionary and a steward of our beautiful Nebraska land and a tireless advocate for the agricultural and environmental communities we both cherished. As chairman Loran led...
Pat Vendiu
October 01, 2025 | Work
Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and Restful Peace
VFW, FRA, American Legion post Chaplain
September 29, 2025 | Other
Met Loran through his visitation to Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in our museum's beginning years.
Anna Nolan and Allen Covault
September 29, 2025 | Other
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Sending prayers.
Kevin and Debbie Blomme
September 28, 2025 | Other
Loran was one of the giants in the Nebraska Legislature He was very kind to me as a lobbyist in the 80's. May God bless his soul and peace be with him.
Joe Ayres
September 28, 2025 | Work
Thank you for your Air National Guard service
M S
September 28, 2025