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Edward Schmidt Obituary
Edward Allen Schmidt, age 79, of Jasper, formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana.
A Memorial Service for Edward will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dana Hendershot officiating. The family will receive friends at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 4 to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to the Memorial Service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Memorial Library.
Edward was born on December 18, 1933 in Port Oneida, MI, the son of John and Ruby (Riggs) Schmidt. He married Marcia Jones on June 16, 1962 in Greenville. Marcia preceded him in death on May 5, 2013. Edward was a Army Veteran who served in Germany during the Korean War. He was a teacher who taught for 36 year in the Greenville, Stanton, and Mt. Pleasant School Districts. He also coached the basketball and track teams. Edward was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant, a board member of the Veterans Memorial Library, and served on the board for the Isabella Child Development Council. He enjoyed woodworking, dogs, walking, and spending time in the outdoors.
Edward is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Schmidt and her husband John Moilanen, of Interlochen, Lynn Willems, and her husband Luther of Jasper, IN; sons, Kip Schmidt and wife Christine of Clearwater, FL, and Kurt Schmidt and wife Donna of Rio Rancho, NM; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Marcia; brother, Lyle Schmidt; and sisters, June Ransom, Alice Noonan, and Betty Garthe.
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Kip Schmidt
April 10, 2018
Gosh dad it's been a few years but seems like you are still here in so many ways and I know your still checking in. I miss you greatly and wish we had more in depth talks in this realm. You were a foundational Christian and I will be there soon so we can catch up. You gave me a wonderful foundation to build on and I thank you,Love you. Kip
larry shinkle
December 22, 2013
he will be missed he was my teacher back in the day sorry for your lost
December 22, 2013
From being a long member(treasure) of the Immanuel Village board and good friend. I will never forget you.
Steve Dutcher, former Manager Immanuel Village
Timothy Hammond
December 21, 2013
Ed Schmidt family, sorry to hear about Ed's passing.I had the pleasure of having Ed not only as a student but also as a coach in both basketball and track. I believe that the teachers and coaches like Ed Schmidt and the Frank Demski's of the world make huge positive impacts in young peoples lives and they are not forgotten. Take care, Tim
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