Harry Schmidt

Hastings resident, Harry L. Schmidt, 88, of Perkins Pavilion, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at Perkins Pavilion.

Services will be Friday, March 15, 2002; 1:30 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel, Hastings, Nebraska, with Rev. Doug Griger officiating. Burial will be in Minden Cemetery, Minden, Nebraska.

Harry L. Schmidt was born December 13, 1913 in Red Oak, Iowa to Henry & Elizabeth (Schank) Schmidt. He attended school in Red Oak, Iowa and worked in Shenandoah, Iowa before moving to Hastings, Nebraska in 1942 to help build the Naval Ammunition Depot and was also in the Civilian Conservation Corps. On July 29, 1944, he married Viola Christensen in Lincoln, Nebraska. He later managed several service stations and was owner of Smitty's Service Station, retiring in 1975. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Knights of Pythias and of a bowling league.

Harry L. Schmidt was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Douglas Gilbert, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Survivors include,
Wife: Viola Schmidt - Hastings, NE
Daughter & Son-in-law: Rosalyn & Daniel Fox - Hastings, NE
Son: Larry Schmidt - Hastings, NE
Grandchildren: Greg Schmidt - Hastings, NE
Christi Gilbert - Juniata, NE
Joy Shipman - Juniata, NE
Gary Gilbert
Sister: Dorothy Kramer - Chicago, IL
Nieces & Nephews

Memorial may be given to the family

VISITATION:
Thur. 03-14-02; 5pm-9pm
Fri. 03-15-02; 9am until service time