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1927
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2023
Harold Schmidt Obituary
Harold entered the world on March 1, 1927, in Altenburg, Missouri. He was received into the Kingdom of God through baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. He served in the Army during World War 2, and after his discharge, married Lavern (Fassel) on February 6, 1949. After their wedding, he enrolled in Concordia University in Chicago where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. He spent the next thirty years as a teacher and principal in several elementary schools in Illinois, Missouri, and California. Upon leaving the education field, he concluded his working career as a donor recruiter for Delta Blood Bank in Stockton.
After retiring, he spent portions of the next four years teaching youth Bible classes in Poland and assisting Dr Gary Kanemura providing free dental care to the needy in several Mexican border towns. When not traveling, he remained active in local assistance programs. These included being a volunteer PARTNER in the Lodi Police Department for over fifteen years, visiting the home-bound, leading worship services in several care facilities, and being an active member of St Peter Lutheran Church.
Harold and Lavern were blessed with 71 years of married life together. They are survived by their four children, Dr. Wayne and Gail (Imhoff) Schmidt, Debra (Schmidt) and Michael Haas, Diane Schmidt, and David Schmidt, their five grandchildren, Matthew Fisher, Kambra Brotherson (Fisher), and Erika Kleinert (Haas), Beth Ann and Deanna (Schmidt), and their four great grandchildren, Riley and Blakely Brotherson and Emma and Abby Kleinert.
Services will be held on September 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm, at St Peter Lutheran Church, 2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA 95242.
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Debra Barnes
October 16, 2023
Harold was part of my life from the time I was in kindergarten and he shared part of his lunch with me because I went to school with my dad. He was such a good listener. I particularly appreciated that he would occasionally call my mom to talk with her after my dad died. He was so special to me and my family.
Cheryl Litz
October 2, 2023
Deborah, Diane, Wayne and David sending prayers of comfort to all of you. May God's grace surround you and give you peace. Cheryl Litz
"Blonde Job Down the street"
September 27, 2023
Debra and Diane, So sorry for your loss. I remember your dad was always so pleasant and funny. Your mom and him sure put up with our giggles and down the street "meetings". It was a fair deal watching over your house, while you guys were on vacation, for a freezer full of M&M cookies!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Ken Visser
September 23, 2023
Mr. Schmidt was a fun and positive Principal of St. Peter, Lodi, from my first through sixth grade education. I have fond memories of field trips, sporting events, so forth and so on. More than once I was caught off guard by his dry wit and straight-faced humor. I remember him supporting my Dad through some difficult times at the church. I visted with him as an adult, of course, but I could not comfortably call him Harold, because he was always Mr. Schmidt to me. Rest in Peace, Mr. Schmidt.
Augie Iadicicco
September 19, 2023
I so enjoyed my conversations on the phone with Harold. I've never met him in person, but I only see a smile when I think of all the joy he had in his voice. His love for the Lord came through in every call and he always encouraged me. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May we find hope in the resurrection promises of Christ.
Randy Kammerer
September 18, 2023
I have fond memories of Mr. Schmidt as he was my 6th grade teacher at Vinewood. I remember his witty sense of humor and wry smile when he told a joke in class. Several years after he was my teacher, I remember Harold coming to my leadership class at Tokay High encouraging us to donate blood for Delta Blood Bank. I seem to recall donations were very high, especially since this was the first time in memory they came to our high school. No doubt that was Harold's brilliant idea to get younger folks interested in helping others through donating blood. He was a great educator and a great man and I will always remember him fondly. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Hanson Adams
September 17, 2023
Wayne and family. It was an honor to have your dad for school in the 7th and 8th grade at Saint Peters school. He was a great teacher and I believe he was a great man. I remember his smile and the look in his eyes to this day. I am glad he was my teacher. He made an impression on my life. I am so sorry he is gone. But Never forgotten though. A lot of good memeries of the days back then.
Penny Case
September 17, 2023
I was honored to know Mr. Schmidt/Harold as he was my teacher and Woodbridge school when I was in the 7th-8th grade. Later in life we became co-workers at Ehlers´s Health Supply. Always a smile to greet you or a joke to tell.
Kevin Vondergeest
September 15, 2023
I got to know Harold while working at Lodi Memorial West at the fitness center. I always loved his humor and his presence and there was never a day when I saw him that I did not spend at least 10 minutes talking to him out there. Even as I would walk the neighborhood on my work breaks I would see him occasionally outside and stop and chat, or at a local events as he assisted with partners or at the church for the Christmas Nativity. Harold was just a wonderful God loving person, and it was a pleasure to know him and he made an impact on so many lives over the years including mine. God bless and my condolences to the family but well done good and faithful servant.
Daryl Geweke
September 15, 2023
To The Family of Harold Schmidt
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss for you.
God Bless you all
Daryl Geweke
Linda Bianchi
September 14, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Remembering all the fun and laughs we had when you worked across the hall from our office on fairmont. You will be missed.
Donald Fechner
September 14, 2023
I spent many hours of my childhood at Harold and Lavern's house. Such warm memories playing and praying. Our parents were inseparable. Just yesterday the memories returned as I was mixing up the Teriyaki marinade recipe that the Schmidts brought back from Hawaii. Rest peacefully in His arms!
Marilyn and Frank Garcia
September 14, 2023
I met Harold when I taught at Woodbridge and my husband was Vice-Principal there. Later Frank was a Principal at Vinewood and Harold wanted to transfer there. We both enjoyed Harold so much. He had a wonderful smile, was very positive and fun to be around. He lived such a wonderful Christian life. I'm sure he is in heaven and has heard the words, "Well done thou good and faithful servant".
Allen Wolter
September 13, 2023
Harold will be missed, his presence is still with me in the St. Peter Choir. He enjoyed Barbershop singing, wine and good food - was lucky enough to be with him in those things one way or another.
Ana M Culbertson
September 13, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Linda Lane
September 13, 2023
I was lucky to have Mr Schmidt for a teacher many years ago.He knew how to get you involved in your studies and you always learned from him. he was a fun teacher. RIP Thank you Mr Schmidt
Mary Beth VerHagen
September 13, 2023
Dear, dear Harold. What a blessing he was in my life! I had the distinct pleasure of working with Lavern for many years at Lodi Memorial. And with Lavern, you got Harold! His kindness and wonderful countenance were a blessing to anyone he came in contact with. His faith and desire to share it spoke volumes to all. My prayers for peace and comfort for your lovely family, thank you for sharing your parents with me, I think of them often with such fondness and love.
Mary Beth VerHagen
Caldwell, ID
Greg J
September 13, 2023
Such a beautiful soul. Loved the big smile he always had and was never a doubt how much he loved his lord. Greg & Sher
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