1936
David
2015
David Schmidt
May 16, 1936 — December 29, 2015
A memorial service for David E. Schmidt will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Robert Stohlmann will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 – 8 PM on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, Albert Lea and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday. Inurnment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Dave passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Albert Lea, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. He was 79 years old.
David Emil William Schmidt was born on May 16, 1936 to Louis and Ida (Ohm) Schmidt, in Austin, MN. He was raised in Waltham, and graduated from Austin High School in 1954. On December 9, 1955 he was united in marriage to "his sweetie," Deloris Heydt in Sargeant, MN. Dave started working with the state highway department as a surveyor, working to expand I35 and I90 around the Albert Lea area. He also worked other odd jobs to make ends meet. He worked at Wilsons Foods for over 20 years as a pipe fitter. He and his wife were caretakers at a condominium in Brooklyn Center for 10 years, and his latest job was working for Home Depot in Albert Lea, from where he retired.
Dave was a member of the Moose Lodge, where he was a part of the ritual team. He was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church. So faithful, that he would attend every Thursday and Sunday service. He always had to be there a half hour early so he could greet everyone that came to church.
In his early years, he was one of the initial members of the "Lea-ites" motorcycle club. He also was a part of the CB Club, where his handle was the "Brown Bomber." Dave did everything with his wife, Dee. They would travel, play cards, and socialize with friends. Dave took pride in everything he did, big or small. Recently, he was very proud and honored to lead the table prayer every day at Thornecrest.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his "sweetie" of 60 years, Deloris; a daughter, Dawn Tolbers; and brothers, Harold and Arnold.
Those left to carry on his legacy include his children, Dennis (Pam) Schmidt, Dan (Pam Roberts) Schimdt, and Darla (Jim) Godtland; grandchildren, Rachel (Casey Dempewolf) Schmidt, Andrea (Elvis) Mitchell, Jessica (Peter) Conway, Serena (Brian) Gardner, Tony (Jen) Tolbers, Becky Tolbers, Tara (Jesse) Stirling, Tatum (Edgar Burns) Roberts, Toni (Alex Draayer) Roberts, Taylor (Wes Thostenson) Roberts, Tanelle Roberts, Stacy (John) Judd, Brianna (Heather Cameron) Godtland, Krystal (Nick Malis) Godtland, Stephanie Godtland; honorary granddaughter, Missy Bremer; great-grand-children, Alyssa, Ethan, Addison, Isaiah, Noah, Markus, Mallory, Caden, Carsen, Teaghen, Anthony, Xavier, Aela, Noah, Jessica (Ryan), Sara, Matt, Andrew, Jaxon, Jakib, Brandyn, Ian, Elli, Preslie; and great-great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Craig) Hanson; brother-in-law, Richard (Jane) Heydt.
The family would like to thank his Thornecrest family for the exceptional care that was given to Dave.
Dave passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Albert Lea, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. He was 79 years old.
David Emil William Schmidt was born on May 16, 1936 to Louis and Ida (Ohm) Schmidt, in Austin, MN. He was raised in Waltham, and graduated from Austin High School in 1954. On December 9, 1955 he was united in marriage to "his sweetie," Deloris Heydt in Sargeant, MN. Dave started working with the state highway department as a surveyor, working to expand I35 and I90 around the Albert Lea area. He also worked other odd jobs to make ends meet. He worked at Wilsons Foods for over 20 years as a pipe fitter. He and his wife were caretakers at a condominium in Brooklyn Center for 10 years, and his latest job was working for Home Depot in Albert Lea, from where he retired.
Dave was a member of the Moose Lodge, where he was a part of the ritual team. He was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church. So faithful, that he would attend every Thursday and Sunday service. He always had to be there a half hour early so he could greet everyone that came to church.
In his early years, he was one of the initial members of the "Lea-ites" motorcycle club. He also was a part of the CB Club, where his handle was the "Brown Bomber." Dave did everything with his wife, Dee. They would travel, play cards, and socialize with friends. Dave took pride in everything he did, big or small. Recently, he was very proud and honored to lead the table prayer every day at Thornecrest.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his "sweetie" of 60 years, Deloris; a daughter, Dawn Tolbers; and brothers, Harold and Arnold.
Those left to carry on his legacy include his children, Dennis (Pam) Schmidt, Dan (Pam Roberts) Schimdt, and Darla (Jim) Godtland; grandchildren, Rachel (Casey Dempewolf) Schmidt, Andrea (Elvis) Mitchell, Jessica (Peter) Conway, Serena (Brian) Gardner, Tony (Jen) Tolbers, Becky Tolbers, Tara (Jesse) Stirling, Tatum (Edgar Burns) Roberts, Toni (Alex Draayer) Roberts, Taylor (Wes Thostenson) Roberts, Tanelle Roberts, Stacy (John) Judd, Brianna (Heather Cameron) Godtland, Krystal (Nick Malis) Godtland, Stephanie Godtland; honorary granddaughter, Missy Bremer; great-grand-children, Alyssa, Ethan, Addison, Isaiah, Noah, Markus, Mallory, Caden, Carsen, Teaghen, Anthony, Xavier, Aela, Noah, Jessica (Ryan), Sara, Matt, Andrew, Jaxon, Jakib, Brandyn, Ian, Elli, Preslie; and great-great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Craig) Hanson; brother-in-law, Richard (Jane) Heydt.
The family would like to thank his Thornecrest family for the exceptional care that was given to Dave.
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