Donald Schmidt
Donald D. Schmidt, 69, Peabody, retired sheet metal fabricator and Dillons cashier died Jan. 29, 2002, at Newton.
He was born July 14, 1932, at Greensburg and graduated from Greensburg High School in 1950.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, youth sports, and KU athletic events.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lizzie (Claassen) Schmidt; two brothers; three sisters; four stepbrothers; and two stepsisters.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Nellie, of Peabody; sons and daughters-in-law Thomas E. and Susie of Peabody, Tim and Deb of Shawnee, Dan C. and Cristy of Prairie Village, and Jerry and Susan of Shawnee; daughter and son-in-law Barb and Barry Unruh of Newton; brother, Herman Koop of Hutchinson; sister, Marie Roth of Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday afternoon at Peabody Christian Church with Pastor Jim Pohlman officiating. Burial was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established with the Peabody Rod and Gun Club.
