Schmidt, Vernon Lee "Smitty" – 1926-2010

HAGERMAN, JONTZ, MAGG, SCHMIDT, STEWARD

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 4/6/2010 at 12:32:43

Vernon Lee “Smitty” Schmidt, the son of August C. and Helen M. Steward Schmidt, was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Arlington, Iowa. Smitty was united in marriage with Jean Ilene Jontz on Dec. 29, 1949.
Smitty worked hard throughout his life. He was in road construction, he owned and operated Smitty’s Truck Line hauling livestock, and he sold livestock equipment. Smitty was a member of the Izaak Walton League. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting. Those who knew Smitty, knew that he loved to socialize and was always available for a good conversation.
Smitty died on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Careage of Newton. He was 84 years old. Smitty was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jean, on Jan. 11, 1990.
Those left to honor Smitty’s memory include his daughters, Connie (Jeff) Hagerman of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Marilee (Gary) Magg of Mitchellville, Iowa, and his two grandsons, Brent Magg and Brad Magg of Colfax, Iowa.
A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated to Iowa Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com. (Interment at Restland Cemetery, Baxter, IA)
Source: Newton Daily News; Friday, March 26, 2010