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Walter L “Leroy” Schmidt

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Birth	:	23 Oct 1943 Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 2021 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4547005, -99.3491974
Description	:	Walter Leroy Schmidt, 77 years of age, of Holdrege, died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska. Leroy was born on October 23, 1943, in Minden, Nebraska, the third of four children born to Walter Joseph and Florence Hazel (Bent) Schmidt. He was baptized at the Presbyterian Church in Campbell, Nebraska. Leroy was raised in Norman, Nebraska, and received his primary education from Campbell and Norman schools, and then attended Minden High School, graduating with the class of 1961. In 1963, Leroy enlisted into... Read More	Walter Leroy Schmidt, 77 years of age, of Holdrege, died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska. Leroy was born on October 23, 1943, in Minden, Nebraska, the third of four children born to Walter Joseph and Florence Hazel (Bent) Schmidt. He was baptized at the Presbyterian Church in Campbell, Nebraska. Leroy was raised in Norman, Nebraska, and received his primary education from Campbell and Norman schools, and then attended Minden High School, graduating with the class of 1961. In 1963, Leroy enlisted into the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and was a member of the 2nd Army Rifle Team, and was later honorably discharged. On November 27, 1966, Leroy was united in marriage to Janet Kay Schroeder at the United Methodist Church in Oxford, Nebraska. They were blessed with two sons: Jay and Jeffrey. The couple made their home in Minden, where Leroy began working for the CNPPID (Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District) as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Leroy later transferred to Holdrege in 1972, and in 2006, he retired from CNPPID with 39 years of service. In his free time, Leroy enjoyed wood working and many building projects with his sons. He was a master wood-worker and enjoyed building cabinets and wood toys. Leroy was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE #3132 of Holdrege, the Holdrege Elks Lodge, and the Martin-Horn American Legion Post #66. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; a sister, Joyce King and her husband, Bill; one sister-in-law, Joann Warrick and her husband, Roland; two brothers-in-law: Arnold Groothuis; and Robert Broeker; and a nephew, Keith Broeker. Leroy leaves to celebrate his life; his wife of 55 years, Janet Schmidt of Holdrege; two sons: Jay Schmidt and his wife, Christine of North Platte, Nebraska; and Jeff Schmidt of Kearney, Nebraska; five grandchildren: Nicole Kramer and her husband, Charles of Hastings, Nebraska; Brett Schmidt and his wife, Nikki of North Platte; Megan Schmidt of Axtell, Nebraska; Matthew Schmidt of North Platte; and Jordan Schmidt of Lincoln, Nebraska; five great-grandchildren: Jayleigh, Emmet, and Lily Kramer; and Rohan and Elliott Schmidt; two sisters: Ruby Groothuis of Funk, Nebraska; and Carol Porter of Grand Island, Nebraska; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Walter L “Leroy” Schmidt's memorial is located at: Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, USA.
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Walter L “Leroy” Schmidt death on 14 Apr 2021 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4547005
Longitude: -99.3491974

Family Members:

Parent

Walter J. Schmidt

(1913 - 1976)

Florence H. Bent Schmidt

(1918 - 2000)

Siblings

Joyce Schmidt King

(1941 - 2014)

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