Walter H. Schmidt died November 17, 2020 at Toledo Hospital from Covid complications. He was born September 19, 1935 to Harold and Helen (McGaughey) Schmidt in Sheridan County, Nebraska. Walter attended grades 1-7 in country school and attended the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis, Nebraska for high school graduating in 1953. He attended University of Nebraska and was a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band and Farmhouse Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in June of 1957. After spending three years in the United States Army, he returned to the University of Nebraska and received a Ph.D in crop production in June 1965. He was employed by The Ohio State University as Area Agronomist with the Cooperative Extension Service, retiring in June 1995 after thirty years of service.
He married Alyce Ann Sides on June 26, 1959 at First Presbyterian Church, Loup City, Nebraska. They lived in Alexandria, Virginia and Lincoln, Nebraska before moving to Ohio in 1965. He was a member of East Side Presbyterian Church, Fremont since 1967 serving as Elder and Clerk of Session. He has been actively involved in Maumee Valley Presbytery serving as Moderator and on numerous committees and also served on some General Assembly Committees. He served as a member and President of the Fremont City School Board. He was an active member of Masonic Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite Masons (receiving the Meritorious Service award), and Zenobia Shrine. He was a director of the Zenobia Road Runners transporting children to Shrine Hospitals. He volunteered with American Red Cross and the Senior Center. Walter participated in the Terra Community College Choral Society for a number of years. Walter and Alyce Ann have enjoyed traveling and spending time with children and grandchildren.
He is survived by: Wife, Alyce Ann, Children: Lori, Bluffton OH; Paul (Angela), Saline MI; Nancy (Jerry) Heskett, Columbus OH, Mark (Sheryl), Miamisburg OH and AFS exchange student Sally (Gordon) Markiewicz, Brookfield CT. Grandchildren: Emily (Jarret) Holley, Jessica Heskett, Sarah, Rachel, Kyle, and Megan Schmidt. Siblings: David (Sandy) Schmidt, Wooster OH and Jeanne (Jim) Walter, Gordon NE. Preceding him in death were his parents Harold and Helen Schmidt, sisters Mary Jo Schmidt and Martha Mattheis.
There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held later.
Burial will be at Gordon, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers it is suggested memorials be made to: Shriner’s Hospitals for Children with “in memory of Walter”, and sent to Zenobia Shriners 8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg OH 43551 or East Side Presbyterian P.O. 525, Fremont OH 43420.
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Kathy and Ron Stout
Our sincerest sympathies to the family. It was a pleasure knowing Walter, Alyce Ann and their family.
Brenda Havens
Alyce Ann and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Walter’s passing today. He was a good servant of the Lord. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerald Gonya
So sorry to hear about Walter’s passing. He was a great individual and will always be in our thoughts! From all of us at Harvey Oaks Jeweler.
Sandra & Glen Watson
Alice Ann and family, Glen and I wish to extend our sympathy to you all with the death of your husband and father. Walter was a great man and he will be missed by all.
Donna and Ron Shoemaker
Alyce Ann and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna and Ron Shoemaker
Myrlleen Bennison and Karen & Paul Waltermeyer
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
MICHAEL MEHLING
ALYCE ANN, SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE OF WALTER, BE SURE YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS .
Mary Anne and Tom Culbertson
Alyce Ann and family, We are so sorry to learn of Walter’s death. What a loss for all of you. May you be held in the palm of His hand during this difficult and very sad time.
Heartfelt sympathy.
Mary Snne and Tom Culbertson
Kim Ellenberger
Schmidt family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Walter got me my first job, Paul and I hoed sugar beets in OSU test plots. Over time may the many memories you have made replace the sadness you feel at this time.
Kim and Tim Ellenberger
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family with prayers/thoughts–got to know Walter through the Fremont Senior Center and then at the Herbert-Perna PT pool–he will be missed–may he rest in peace!!
Dwight D Damschroder
Our condolences to the entire family. I enjoyed talking with Walter at Men’s council, in choir,working on the session, our journeys to Presbytery meetings and working around the church over the years when I was active there. Growing upon the farm myself but being in the military, he gave me a tie to my agricultural roots. He was a godly man who I will miss but so glad to have had the chance to know him. There is no doubt he was welcomed home to heaven with open arms. May God comfort and bless you!
Karon (Tolhurst) Chrzan
Dear Alyce Ann and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Do not know if you will remember me or not, but I lived next door to you on Oak Drive (The Tolhurst Family). I have fond memories of talking with Mr Schmidt over the back yard fence and of you, Alyce Ann, with the cookie donations from our church for the Red Cross. You are such an inspiration!
Please know that you and your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God’s arms of love surrounding you and may you feel His peace at these difficult times.
In Christ,
Karon (Tolhurst) Chrzan
Diane (Rutherford) Smith
Dear Alyce Ann & Family,
My sympathy on the passing of Walter. Prayers to you Alyce Ann and your family. May God hold you close and comfort you.
Matt Hofelich
From the staff at the OSU North Central Ag Research Station here in Fremont, our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Worked with Walter for many years what a great person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Matt Hofelich
Shirley A Ratzmann
So sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy goes out to the family. Prayers for you Alice and your family.
Amy Stone
Alyce Ann and Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and the days and months to come. Walter was working in the District office when I began my career in Extension and impacted so many people at OSU. Thinking of you all – Amy Stone
Al and Mary Stull
Our sympathy to the family.