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Gerhard Schmidt Obituary

Dec. 17, 1957 – Aug. 23, 2016 Gerhard Schmidt, 58, passed away on the 23rd of August in Arlington, WA. Born in Lemgo, Germany, Gerhard and his family moved to Clearview, WA in the spring of 1962. After graduating from Snohomish High School in 1976, he enlisted into the Army Reserve and afterwards pursued an apprenticeship to become a journeyman machinist, spending 39 years in the metal fabrication industry. An avid outdoorsman, Gerhard spent much of his free time fishing, bird hunting with his dog, Ness, and enjoying both modern firearm and bow hunting. Gerhard is survived by his mother, Gerda, sisters, Christine and Eva; children, Randy and Hallie, nephew Owen, and extended family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Nov. 6 to Nov. 13, 2016.

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Mike Hermsen

February 16, 2017

Gerhard was a good man. May he rest in peace..

December 1, 2016

Just learning of Gerhard's passing today - please accept my sincere condolences, as well as my dad's, Terry Doulas - who respected him very very much. Wishing his family peace.

Michele Graber Rodriguez

November 7, 2016

Gerhard, I remember you in German with Mrs. Detlefs and German dancing in Seattle. Safe travels on your next journey.

Erin HIGGINS

November 7, 2016

Ahhh, Gerhard, I was just talking about you with other Cathcart folks at the class reunion. We were remembering you as Gerhard Sponholzt. Then your name changed to Schmidt. I remember how proud you were when you got a little sister. Gerhard was very smart in school too. He will always be remembered fondly. God grant his family peace, comfort, and joy in his memories, Amen.

November 7, 2016

Rest In Peace!

Tonya (Miller) Charles

November 7, 2016

I am so sorry. I graduated with Gerhard.

November 6, 2016

My big brother Gerhard, loved his little sisters so much. He was so proud to be our big brother all his life. He leaves me with great memories of growing up and throughout our adult lives. I have told him he was the hardest working and most generous of people, and he was. Above all, he adored his two kids. Gerhard was a great cook, outdoorsman, a friendly person and a very capable person in many ways. He had endless energy, and lived life fully to the end. My dear brother, may you find peace and happiness going forward. Your youngest sister, Eva

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