• Return to Website
Edwin R. Schmidt
Change Photo
Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Edwin R. Schmidt

December 26, 1935 - January 2, 2018

Edwin Richard Schmidt, 82, of Sharon, KS, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born on December 26, 1935 in Zenda, KS, the son of Richard A. Schmidt and Frances (Ricke) Schmidt. On April 18, 1964 he married Ruth (Seiwert) Schmidt in Garden Plain, KS. She survives. Edwin was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS and the Knights of Columbus. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. Surviving in addition to his wife, Ruth Schmidt of Sharon, KS are two sons, Joseph Schmidt of Wichita, KS and John (Jennifer) Schmidt of Olathe, KS; two daughters, Ann (David) Welch of Scottsdale, AZ and Linda (Benny) Rice of Louisburg, KS; Seven grandchildren, Ariel Schmidt, Hogan Welch, Nicklaus Welch, Jacob Schmidt, John Paul Schmidt, Melia Rice, and Remington Rice; one brother, Richard F. Schmidt of Sharon, KS; five sisters, Virginia Martin of Attica, KS, Sr. Imelda Schmidt of Pawnee Rock, KS, Joyce Stockert of Beaverton, OR, Rosalie Spade of Medicine Lodge, KS, and Ruth Ann Simon of Nashville, KS. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Gianna Schmidt, one brother, Raymond Schmidt and one sister, Marieda Voegeli. Visitation will be on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Vigil and Rosary Service will be on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS with Father Firmin Kyaw officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Sharon, KS. Memorials may be made to the St. Boniface Catholic Church in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Edwin Richard Schmidt, 82, of Sharon, KS, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born on December 26, 1935 in Zenda, KS, the son of Richard A. Schmidt and Frances (Ricke) Schmidt. On April 18, 1964 he married... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Edwin R. Schmidt created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Edwin Richard Schmidt, 82, of Sharon, KS, died Tuesday, January...

View More

Photos & Videos

Share and view memories of Edwin...

View Photos & Videos

Family Tree

Add family, history, photos and more...

Visit The Family Tree
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators