1934
Delphine
2012
Delphine Kathryn Schmidt
February 3, 1934 — January 27, 2012
CELEBRANT
Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly
MUSIC
Organist ~ Georgianne Pravecek
Soloist ~ Linda Kronaizl
St. George Choir
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Members of the Scotland Red Hat Society
CASKETBEARERS
Delphine’s Grandchildren
Delphine Kathryn Schmidt was born on Friday, March 2, 1934 on a farm near Scotland, the sixth daughter born to John and Katie (Mehrer) Weidenbach. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1952, after which she received her teaching certificate and taught school for one year and worked as a telephone operator. On August 23, 1955, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Schmidt. They moved to California while Don was stationed there with the U.S. Army. After spending seven years living in Arizona, they returned to the Scotland area and farmed for 23 years. They retired in 1995, and a highlight of their retirement was a 50th wedding anniversary trip with her entire family to Branson, Missouri in 2005. Delphine was a very devoted Catholic and lived her life for her faith and her family. She was a member of St. George Altar Society and the National Catholic Society of Foresters and spent much time volunteering at the church. She also donated her time and talents to the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland and the National Historical Society. She was also a member of the LEE Committee, the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Scotland Red Hat Society. Her greatest joys were living to see her grandson get married and the birth of her first great-grandson. Delphine passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at her residence in Scotland after a courageous bout with cancer at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
Delphine’s memory will be cherished by her husband of 56 years, Donald, of Scotland; four children: Brian Schmidt of Phoenix, Arizona, Tim Schmidt of Chamberlain, Susan (Marc) Bies of Yankton and Mary (Scott) Novak of O’Neill, Nebraska; eight grandchildren: Rebecca Schmidt, Nicole Schmidt, Joshua (Lia) Bies, Betsy Bies, Jacob Bies, Sarah Novak, Tony (Anna) Novak, and Zachary Novak; one great-grandson, Ryder Novak; and one sister, Adeline (Neil) Bjorum of Holland, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katie Weidenbach, and four sisters: Alta Orth, Inez Weidenbach, Luella Gall and Irene Gall.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Scotland Library, which will be used to purchase books for the visually impaired.
Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly
MUSIC
Organist ~ Georgianne Pravecek
Soloist ~ Linda Kronaizl
St. George Choir
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Members of the Scotland Red Hat Society
CASKETBEARERS
Delphine’s Grandchildren
Delphine Kathryn Schmidt was born on Friday, March 2, 1934 on a farm near Scotland, the sixth daughter born to John and Katie (Mehrer) Weidenbach. She graduated from Scotland High School in 1952, after which she received her teaching certificate and taught school for one year and worked as a telephone operator. On August 23, 1955, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Schmidt. They moved to California while Don was stationed there with the U.S. Army. After spending seven years living in Arizona, they returned to the Scotland area and farmed for 23 years. They retired in 1995, and a highlight of their retirement was a 50th wedding anniversary trip with her entire family to Branson, Missouri in 2005. Delphine was a very devoted Catholic and lived her life for her faith and her family. She was a member of St. George Altar Society and the National Catholic Society of Foresters and spent much time volunteering at the church. She also donated her time and talents to the Good Samaritan Society of Scotland and the National Historical Society. She was also a member of the LEE Committee, the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Scotland Red Hat Society. Her greatest joys were living to see her grandson get married and the birth of her first great-grandson. Delphine passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at her residence in Scotland after a courageous bout with cancer at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
Delphine’s memory will be cherished by her husband of 56 years, Donald, of Scotland; four children: Brian Schmidt of Phoenix, Arizona, Tim Schmidt of Chamberlain, Susan (Marc) Bies of Yankton and Mary (Scott) Novak of O’Neill, Nebraska; eight grandchildren: Rebecca Schmidt, Nicole Schmidt, Joshua (Lia) Bies, Betsy Bies, Jacob Bies, Sarah Novak, Tony (Anna) Novak, and Zachary Novak; one great-grandson, Ryder Novak; and one sister, Adeline (Neil) Bjorum of Holland, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katie Weidenbach, and four sisters: Alta Orth, Inez Weidenbach, Luella Gall and Irene Gall.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Scotland Library, which will be used to purchase books for the visually impaired.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Sunday, January 29, 2012
3:00 - 5:30 pm (Central time)
Goglin Funeral Home, Scotland
Monday, January 30, 2012
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
St. George Catholic Church
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