Ronald "Ron" Schmidt

Ronald “Ron” Edwin Schmidt was born to Edwin and Wimda (Hoehne) Schmidt on October 12, 1942 on the family farm in Sterling, Nebraska. Ron graduated from Sterling High School in 1960.

He was united in marriage to Marjorie Klein on June 22, 1962. This union was blessed with two daughters, Debra Ann and Stacy Lynn.

In his younger years, Ron worked on the Brinkman family farm and at Store Kraft in Beatrice. He later worked many years for Brinkman Bros. in Tecumseh and the City of Tecumseh Department of Utilities prior to his retirement in 2007. He was an avid bowler and a devoted fireman for the Tecumseh Volunteer Fire Department.

He and Marge were members of the St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Ron’s pride and joy were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Through their years of playing sports and other activities, he and Marge rarely missed a game or event. He also enjoyed playing cards with them – Crazy Eights, Go Fish and Old Maid were their favorites! They brought him so much joy and he was very proud to be their grandpa.

He was also an avid/passionate sports fan, loving all things Huskers, KC Royals and KC Chiefs. You would always catch him watching a game or wanting to talk sports.

Ron passed away September 28, 2024 at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams, Nebraska at the age of 81 years.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marge of Tecumseh; daughter Deb Tosko of Lincoln; daughter Stacy (Scott) Grof of Lincoln; grandchildren, Amanda (Brendan) Nielsen of Lincoln, Tyler Grof of Joplin, Missouri and Nathan Grof of Lincoln; great-grandchildren Elinor and Josephine Nielsen of Lincoln; sister Lois Schmidt of Lincoln and many other family members and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law LeRoy Schmidt.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, with family greeting friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska.

Private family inurnment will be held in the Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Nebraska at a later date.

Memorials will go to the family’s choice.

Online condolences may be left @www.wherrymortuary.com.

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