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DICKINSON — John J. Schmidt, 86, Dickinson, passed away on Jan. 8, 2016, at CHI St. Joseph’s Health, Dickinson. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. MST Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, with the Rev. Shannon Lucht and Monsignor Patrick Schumacher con-celebrating. Burial will take place at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MST Tuesday at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with a rosary and vigil service being held at 7 p.m. MST.
John J. Schmidt was born in Stark County on June 24, 1929, to John C. Schmidt and Pauline Miller. He was raised on the family farm southwest of South Heart and received his primary education from rural school.
In 1951, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving two years as a supply sergeant at Camp Polk, La., and received an honorable discharge. On Oct. 13, 1954, John married Eugenia “Jean” Wock at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. To this union, seven children were born. They began their farm life together, north of Belfield, during which time John continued his education, received his GED and attended vocational agricultural classes at Dickinson State Teacher’s College. In 1958, they moved to their present farmstead north of South Heart in Dunn County.
John loved all aspects of living in the country. Farming and ranching were dear to his heart, along with the family dairy operation. In his early married years, many Sunday afternoons were spent riding his horse and checking cattle. He enjoyed his hours working in the fields. John was also a gifted mechanic and excellent welder, often helping his neighbors. The early years of farming were challenging, therefore, John supplemented the family income during one bitterly cold winter by helping weld the Cargill cone-shaped elevators that once were on the west side of Dickinson.
He enjoyed listening to old-time music, playing the accordion, guitar and harmonica. He was an avid reader. John was a man of strong faith, a man of many great traits. His greatest love was his wife, Jean, of 61 years. His family was important, and he was very proud of them all. He will truly be missed.
John served on the Dunn County Draft Board and the South Heart Fire Department board of directors for many years, as well as drove school bus for the South Heart District. He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Parish, Eagles Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Club.
John is survived by Jean; and his seven children, Noreen (Ken) Kudrna, Dickinson, JoLynn (Dean) Kostelecky, Anoka, Minn., Allan (Joselle), Dickinson, Connie (Mike) Kolling, Dickinson, Lynette (Jim) Buresh, Richmond, Texas, Gordie (Connie), Harvey, and Janell (Mark) Anderson, Bismarck. He was also blessed with 20 grandchildren, Kendra, Jordan, Jaden, Crystal, Jenna, Michaela, Dustin, Landon, Kara, Lance, Lexy, Elissa, Avery, Nolan, Austan, Walker, Cole, Jace, Grant and Nate; and seven great-grandchildren.
Surviving brothers are Edward (Pat), Dickinson, George (Gina), Belfield, Leo (Margaret), San Jose, Calif., and David (Kathy), Belfield. Surviving sisters are Ann (Leonard) Buresh, Fargo, Betty Brinster, Portland, Ore., Leona (Albert) Godlevsky, Manning, Rose (Tony) Wolf, Dickinson, Lena (Dean) Oberlander, Gillette, Wyo., and Edna (Bob) Privratsky, South Heart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline; infant sister, Alice; one brother, Frank; and one brother-in-law, Eugene Brinster.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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1929 - 2016 (86 years)
, d. 8 Mar 1980, Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA