Obit for SCHMIDT, Martin F. (b.1916 d.2002), Big Stone Co., MN
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Martin F. Schmidt  May 6, 1916 to October 4, 2002

Martin Schmidt

Martin Schmidt was born on May 6, 1916 in Big Stone City, SD to parents 
John and Emilie (Fredrickson) Schmidt.  Martin was confirmed on May 20, 
1934 at the First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN.  Martin 
attended school in Lac Qui Parle County, school district #105.  
In 1936 Martin graduated from Ortonville High School.  On February 19, 
1943 Martin entered the military at Ft. Snelling, MN, and was discharged 
on February 28, 1946 with the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, 
and a Victory Medal.
Martin moved to his grandparents farmstead when  he was 8 years old.
This farmstead has been occupied by the family for the past 100 years.
On April 18, 1954 Martin was united in marriage to Elda E. Hamann at the 
Trinity Lutheran church in Ortonville., MN.  Martin was a school bus driver 
for the Ortonville School.  He also worked for Johnson Lumberyard, and 
Strege Auto Parts.  Martin was a member of the American Legion Post #97 
in Ortonville for over 50 years and was Legion Commander for a number of 
years.  On October 4, 2004 Martin F. Schmidt passed away in Fergus Falls, 
MN reaching the age of 88 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
Survivors include his wife, Elda; four daughters, Nancy Cordell of 
Watertown, SD, Linda (John) Dornon of St. Paris, OH, Lisa Schmidt of 
Aberdeen, SD. and Lynn (Patrick) Wettstone of Richmond, VA; six 
grandchildren, Samira Cordell, Anthony Cordell, Jamison Cordell, Ethan 
Dornon, Erin Wettstone and Brian Wettstone.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emilie; and two 
brothers, Earl Schmidt and Harold Schmidt.
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