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1945
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2012
Terry Schmidt Obituary
Terry Lloyd Schmidt went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2012. He entered into Heaven's gates the same way he lived; peacefully and surrounded by the people he loved. He is survived by his wife, Katie Hogan; daughter Danette Grosser; son-in-law Richard Grosser and two grandchildren, Sarah and Dylan Grosser. Terry was born September 29, 1945 in Virginia, Minnesota. He was a gifted musician and composer. He wrote an instrumental piece when he was just 15 years old, and recorded it at age 19. The song's title is "80 Foot Wave", and it reached number 5 on the Billboard Record Charts in 1964 beating out The Supremes "Baby Love". He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was Christ-like in manner and spirit, and cherished the Word of God. His greatest legacy to us all is he led by example how to love one another unconditionally. Rock on Terry!! Celebration of Life Service will be held at University Baptist Church in Palm Desert on April 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
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katie Hogan Schmidt
July 23, 2017
I was married to Terry for thirty years. He is exactly the way others describe him. Honest, kind hearted, a geniune genious, and the kind of human being you want to be like. In thirty years of marriage that man never even so much as raised his voice to me. Always calm and happy. He's been gone now going on six years and I still cry over the loss of him. He was my husband, my best friend, and I'll probably never get over it. But I have photos, video, CD'S of him and I performing together all over the desert in Palm Springs, Calif. He was beyond talented. Never have heard anyone quite like him and then with his pleasant and sweet loving ways, well let's just say I will never find that again. But that's allright the good Lord gave him to me for thirty years, so I'm very blessed.
Sam Champie
April 18, 2013
I knew Terry from 1971 till 1974 when he stayed in Durango, Colorado and later visited me in Victor, Montana. He took care of his mother after his fathers death and was not only a fabulous guitarist, but a good kind and honest friend. He was very health conscious and loved Minnesota wild rice he harvested himself. We spent a lot of time playing guitar together and once did a concert with him and his friend Howard from Minn.on piano, doing show tunes using the name The MU Trio. His favorite herbal tea was MU tea. Discovered his Facebook page today and was planning on calling him as we lost contact about 35 years ago when I moved up in the mountains.
Thomas Young
May 28, 2012
Terry was a kind and gentle soul. I knew him in 2007 when he taught me guitar. I just learned of Terry's loss today May 28, 2012 when I was looking at a mutual friend's Facebook page. You couldn't find a kinder and more honest soul. I am deeply saddened to learn of his family's loss.
Keith Hayes
April 27, 2012
Remembering warmly the many great times we've had together over the years since
our youth and in many places.
God Bless, Terry!
Cousin Keith & Pat
Ron and Meg Pendergraph
April 25, 2012
Dear Dani and Family: We send our condolences and prayers on the loss of your father. We know the wonderful legacy he left you with; your beautiful singing voice.
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