Beverly Sue Schmidt

Beverly Sue Schmidt, age 65 of Yankton, South Dakota died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025 at her residence. She was a beloved wife, mother, and a devoted grandmother.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton with Reverend Thi Pham officiating. The funeral will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/WintzRay. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, on Friday, August 22, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton with a vigil service at 7:00 PM. Visitation continues one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton.

Pallbearers are Krayton Schmidt, Akryn Schmidt, Nate Loecker, Troy Loecker, Jason Loecker, Randy Goddard, Shawn Brandt and Christopher Brandt. Honorary pallbearers are Kyser Schmidt, Aaron, Chloe and Carolyn Rosseau.

Beverly was born on June 30, 1960 in Sioux City, Iowa to Milton and Carolyn (Schrad) Goddard. She was raised on the family farm in South Sioux City, Nebraska along with her six siblings. She attended Walker Island Country School and graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1978. Bev married Dennis Schmidt on August 16, 1980. They had just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday.

They began raising their family in Uehling, Nebraska and in 1987, the family moved to Yankton, South Dakota. While raising their four children, Bev began a child daycare in her home. For over 35 years, many children were lovingly cared for until they entered elementary school. Bev was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was very active in community activities and events. She had worked for over 20 years at Judi’s Dance Studio, The Green Room Dance Studio and Premiere Dance Center in Yankton. She was active as a Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, and Catholic Daughters. Bev also served on numerous other committees in the community.

Bev’s love and devotion to her six grandchildren was endless and she loved spoiling them. She was very involved in their lives, taking them to swimming lessons, doing arts and craft projects with them, and watching them play sports. Bev loved the holidays, especially Christmas, where the house was overdone with decorations with each one having its own special place. Bev was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Dennis of Yankton; daughters: Betti Jo Schmidt of Sioux Falls, SD and Jessica (Kyle) Rosseau of Grand Forks, ND; sons: Patrick Schmidt and Andrew (Kyna) Schmidt, both of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren: Krayton, Akryn, and Kyser Schmidt, Aaron, Carolyn, and Chloe Rosseau; six siblings: Melvin (Kathy) Goddard of Lincoln, NE, Brenda (Omar) Arambul of Yakima, WA, Marilyn (Steve) Friesen of Colby, KS, Wally (Sharon) Goddard of South Sioux City, NE, Doug (Linda) Goddard of South Sioux City, and Joe (Debbie) Goddard of Tempe, AZ; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Carolyn Goddard and paternal uncle, James Goddard.