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Ruth Schmidt

1924 - 2026

Ruth Schmidt obituary, 1924-2026, Sioux Falls, SD

BORN

1924

DIED

2026

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Mar. 5, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Dow Rummel Halladay Peterson Chapel,

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Ruth Schmidt Obituary

Ruth Louise Schmidt, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died peacefully on February 28, 2026, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls. She was 101 years, 4 months, and 5 days old. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Dow Rummel Halladay Peterson Chapel, 1321 W. Dow Rummel Street, Sioux Falls, SD. The family will be present one hour before the service for visitation. The committal service will take place at 10:00 am (Mountain Time), Friday, March 6, 2026, at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

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Published by Capital Journal from Mar. 2 to Mar. 5, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Ruth Schmidt

Mar

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Dow Rummel Halladay Peterson Chapel,

1321 W. Dow Rummel Street, Sioux Falls, SD

Mar

5

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Dow Rummel Halladay Peterson Chapel,

1321 W. Dow Rummel Street, Sioux Falls, SD

Mar

6

Committal

10:00 a.m.

Black Hills National Cemetery

Sturgis, SD

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