1938
Deloris
2014
Deloris Schmidt
June 4, 1938 — October 25, 2014
A memorial service for Deloris "Dee" Schmidt will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Joel Vano will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, Albert Lea, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com.
Deloris passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Thornecrest Retirement Center. She was 76 years old. Deloris Darleen (Heydt) was born on June 4, 1938 to Edwin and Anna (Albrecht) Heydt in New Ulm, MN. She attended grade school in Sargeant, MN and attended Austin High School. This is where she met the love of her life, David Schmidt. She married her high school sweetheart, David on December 9, 1956, in Sargeant, MN. The couple resided in Austin for a few years where they started their family. After a short stay in Austin, the family moved to Albert Lea, and then to Brooklyn Center for 10 years where they were caretakers of a condominium. The couple later moved back to the Albert Lea area to be closer to family.
Dee was an active member at Zion Lutheran Church, and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed her gatherings with the "Bunco Club." Dee and Dave were also members of the CB Club, where her handle was "White Lightning." Dee enjoyed motorcycling, camping, crosswords, and playing candy crush on her kindle. All of her family agrees that she made the best homemade pizza and chocolate chip cookies! She was a kind, caring and loving person that enjoyed each moment she had with her family. She always had a bright smile, and always lent an ear to listen. She was a very positive person who was always laughing. You could tell by her unique and infectious laugh. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 59 years, Dave; children, Darla (Jim) Godtland, Dennis (Pam) Schmidt, and Dan (Pam) Schmidt, all of Albert Lea; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Jane) Heydt, of Bismark, ND, and Marilyn (Craig) Hanson, of Northwood, IA; a special granddaughter, Missy Bremer; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Dee is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Anna; daughter, Dawn Tolbers; brother, Raymond (LeAnn) Heydt; and her favorite dog, Peanuts. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Blessed be her memory.
Deloris passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Thornecrest Retirement Center. She was 76 years old. Deloris Darleen (Heydt) was born on June 4, 1938 to Edwin and Anna (Albrecht) Heydt in New Ulm, MN. She attended grade school in Sargeant, MN and attended Austin High School. This is where she met the love of her life, David Schmidt. She married her high school sweetheart, David on December 9, 1956, in Sargeant, MN. The couple resided in Austin for a few years where they started their family. After a short stay in Austin, the family moved to Albert Lea, and then to Brooklyn Center for 10 years where they were caretakers of a condominium. The couple later moved back to the Albert Lea area to be closer to family.
Dee was an active member at Zion Lutheran Church, and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed her gatherings with the "Bunco Club." Dee and Dave were also members of the CB Club, where her handle was "White Lightning." Dee enjoyed motorcycling, camping, crosswords, and playing candy crush on her kindle. All of her family agrees that she made the best homemade pizza and chocolate chip cookies! She was a kind, caring and loving person that enjoyed each moment she had with her family. She always had a bright smile, and always lent an ear to listen. She was a very positive person who was always laughing. You could tell by her unique and infectious laugh. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 59 years, Dave; children, Darla (Jim) Godtland, Dennis (Pam) Schmidt, and Dan (Pam) Schmidt, all of Albert Lea; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Jane) Heydt, of Bismark, ND, and Marilyn (Craig) Hanson, of Northwood, IA; a special granddaughter, Missy Bremer; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Dee is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Anna; daughter, Dawn Tolbers; brother, Raymond (LeAnn) Heydt; and her favorite dog, Peanuts. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Blessed be her memory.
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