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Kenneth Lee “Ken” Schmidt

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Birth	:	15 Feb 1943 Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	1 Nov 2020 Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery, Hodgeman County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9845800, -99.6428000
Description	:	Kenneth Lee Schmidt, 77, died Nov. 1, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Dodge City, Ks. He was born on Feb. 15,1943 in Dodge City the son of Edward Joseph and Mary Lillian (Burke) Schmidt. As a child, Ken loved all sports, but was especially fond of baseball. He would say that because he was a picky eater, he never grew enough to be a star athlete, but as an adult he found his niche in sports as a coach. Over the years, Ken coached generations of kids in baseball, basketball and even football. ... Read More	Kenneth Lee Schmidt, 77, died Nov. 1, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Dodge City, Ks. He was born on Feb. 15,1943 in Dodge City the son of Edward Joseph and Mary Lillian (Burke) Schmidt. As a child, Ken loved all sports, but was especially fond of baseball. He would say that because he was a picky eater, he never grew enough to be a star athlete, but as an adult he found his niche in sports as a coach. Over the years, Ken coached generations of kids in baseball, basketball and even football. He coached at the Dodge City Public Schools, Sacred Heart Cathedral School and St. Mary of the Plains College. In addition to his coaching career, Ken worked many years as a Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Agent, where he formed many lifelong friendships. Later in his life, Ken was involved in the Dodge City Youth Recreation sports programs. Although he had no children of his own, Ken had dozens of "Kids". He especially enjoyed his years coaching the Pay Day IGA baseball teams and the Dodge City Jaquars basketball teams. Ken would often meet people who didn't know his name but knew him simply as "Coach". This always brought a smile to his face. Ken lived his life like he coached. He believed that victory is in having done your best; if you've done your best, you've won. Ken was a devoted member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where he served as an eucharistic minister and sacristan for many years. He is survived by a sister, Marilyn Ritter of Hutchinson, KS.and a brother-in-law, Ike Ritter; niecek Heather Deniszczuk and nephew, Brian Palmgren, who was like his own; and two great nephews, Christopher and Alexander Deniszczuk. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov.6, 2020 at the Catholic Church .Vigil service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Swaim Funeral Home. Memorials to Sacred Heart Cathedral School in care of the funeral home.

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Kenneth Lee “Ken” Schmidt's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery, Hodgeman County, USA.
When did Kenneth Lee “Ken” Schmidt death?
Kenneth Lee “Ken” Schmidt death on 1 Nov 2020 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.9845800
Longitude: -99.6428000

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Edward Joseph Schmidt

(1911 - 1990)

Mary L. Burke Schmidt

(1912 - 1999)

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