Richard (Dick) Fredrick Schmidt

December 8, 1923 - October 21, 2016

Obituary

Richard Fredrick (Dick) Schmidt, 92, died peacefully at his Trumann, Arkansas home on October 21, 2016. He was born on December 8, 1923, in Omaha, Nebraska to John P. and Bertha Schmidt. On June 16, 1948, he married his sweetheart, Eva Elizabeth (Koerkenmeier) in Tipton, MO and moved to Jonesboro, AR in 1952 (and eventually Trumann, Ark 1964); they had six children. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. On July 29, 1943, he joined the Army and was assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was assigned to the 323d Infantry and deployed to the Pacific front as a Private Tec 5. A veteran of WWII, he participated in the invasion of Northern Solomon

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Service Details

October 24, 2016

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Jonesboro, ARKANSAS

Guest Book

"Doris, so sorry to read about your father's death when I returned home to a month's worth of newspapers. My condolences to the whole Schmidt family.

Kitty Sloan, Paragould, Arkansas

November 20, 2016

"Doris, my prayers for you & your family. Your dad was such a good friend to so many. He has gone to be reunited with your mother and you brother & others in Heaven. Darline

Darline Nance Casey, Memphis,Tn

October 30, 2016

"Doris, I am so sorry about the loss of your dad, we will be praying for u and your family.

barbara collett, trumann,ark

October 30, 2016

"My condolences to the family. Now he is reunited with Eva and the rest of the faithfully departed. May God's Peace and Blessings be with you all.

Joe Mancuso, St. Louis, MO

October 24, 2016

"Uncle Dickie led a fulfilling life and left so many wonderful memories. Wish I could be there to honor his passing. Know that he is in my heart, as well, as all of the family. God bless.

Julie Koerkenmeier Wolfe, Branson, Mo

October 23, 2016

Chris Taddeo, Overland Park, KS

October 23, 2016

"You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth & George Nunnally, Bentonville, AR

October 23, 2016

"Dick was a good friend to a lot of us. He told me many good stories over the years. We are praying for his families in their sorrow.

Ken Allen, Batesville, Ar

October 23, 2016

"So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Jim and Myra (White) Osment, Germantown, Tn

October 23, 2016

"It is truly a blessing knowing that your dad has gone to be with our Lord. My prayers for the family. Linda Smith Wylie

Linda Smith Wylie, Rosemark, TN

October 23, 2016

"I'll always remember Uncle Dick's bright and endearing smile with a twinkle in his eye. A razor sharp mind. He had a fascinating life on earth and is now joined with the love of his life, Aunt Eva, as well as his son and grandson, in heaven. Godspeed, Uncle Dick. You, and they, are loved and missed.We will be with the family in spirit. My heart goes out to all of you.

Lucy Koerkenmeier, Kansas City

October 23, 2016

"Susie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeri Lyn Mays, Jonesboro, Arkansas

October 22, 2016

"Doris and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God will give you the grace and strength to get through this, you never "get over" the loss of a loved one but you do learn to move on.

Dorothy Byford, Jonesboro, Ar

October 22, 2016

"To all of you, I send my sincere condolences. To lose one's dear father is hard no matter how many years you were blessed to have him. May God give you comfort and peace.

Mary Lee Brock Cunningham, Jonesboro

October 22, 2016

"Doris, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Prayers for you and all your family. Love,Hugs and Prayers.

Brenda Easter Wilson, Jonesville,Ky.

October 22, 2016

"So sorry for your loss. Praying Gods grace upon you during this time.

Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar

October 22, 2016

"Prayers of comfort to the Schmidt family.

Linda Moore, Trumann, AR

October 22, 2016