L. Schmidt

L. J. Schmidt, 64, of 1506 Apache, Hastings, Nebraska died Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his home.

Services will be Wednesday, March 27, 2002; 10:30 A.M. at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hastings, Nebraska with Pastor Sacia Vik officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Hastings, Nebraska.

L. J. Schmidt was born March 24, 1937 in Ayr, Nebraska to Klaus W. & Hendricka (Eihusen) Schmidt. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. He married Marilyn L. Classen on July 15, 1956 at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hastings, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1959. He retired as manager of the Heartland Co-op Elevator at Juniata, Nebraska. He was a member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Eagles Aerie #592 and Mid-West Lodge #317 A.F. & A.M. all of Hastings, Nebraska.

L. J. Schmidt was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother Jacob Schmidt.

Survivors include,
Wife: Marilyn Schmidt - Hastings, NE
Daughter & Son-in-law: 1 Stephanie & Troy Karsting - Lincoln, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: 2 Jeffrey & Deena Schmidt - Papillion, NE
Thomas & Dianah Schmidt - San Diego, CA
Grandchildren: 5 Nicholas Schmidt
Kaitlyn Schmidt
Miranda Karsting
Benjamin Karsting
Colin Schmidt
Memorial may be given to First St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Hastings, Nebraska Or Mary Lanning Hospice - Hastings, Nebraska

VISITATION:
Mon: 3-25-02 5pm-9pm
Tues: 3-26-02 9am-9pm
Wed: 3-27-02 1 hour prior to service at church.