SCHMIDT, Theodore G. 1922-2011

SCHMIDT, BOOM

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/12/2011 at 15:33:25

MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Funeral Services for Theodore G. Schmidt, 89, of Marble Rock, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock with Chaplin David Byrd officiating. Burial will be in the Rockford Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m until service time.

Theodore George Schmidt was born on April 4, 1922, in rural Marble Rock, Floyd Co., Iowa, the son of Fred and Mabel (Boom) Schmidt and died July 28, 2011, at his home in Marble Rock.

He received his education in the rural schools of Marble Rock. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Army. Following an honorable discharge he joined a thrashing team and worked throughout the Midwest. He also worked at the Rockford Hemp Plant until the end of the war.

Teddy returned to Marble Rock to farm the family farm where he remained until 2005 when he moved into town.

Teddy enjoyed dancing, the outdoors, the changing of the seasons especially when everything turned green in Spring, and lived by the moon. He was a people person who especially enjoyed his friends and neighbors. He was a member of the VFW both in Greene and Marble Rock.

Teddy is survived by special friends Jon and Rhonda Sult, Dustin Sult and Dena Sult, a few cousins and many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be sent to Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., New Hampton, IA 50659; Marble Rock Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 24, Marble Rock, IA 50653; or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marble Rock, Marble Rock Journal in care of Beverly Fisher, P.O. Box Marble Rock, Iowa 50653.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, Iowa - www.reidsfuneralchapel.com 641-823-4457

[ Reid's Funeral Home website obituary - 8/12/11]