Steven Schmidt
March 25, 1965 ~ January 12, 2012
Steve Schmidt, 46, of Lakewood, CO and formerly of Highmore, SD, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his home in Colorado.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Church of Christ, Highmore with Max Kelley officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Highmore. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Steven Paul was born March 25, 1965 to Sylvester and Mary (Dolliver) Schmidt in Miller, South Dakota. He graduated from Highmore High School in 1983, being honored as the Valedictorian. In 1987, he graduated with high honors from the School of Mines with a Mechanical Engineering degree. After graduation, he moved to Colorado and his most recent employment was with Industrial Cooling Systems in Lakewood, Colorado as an Engineer.
Skiing, the outdoors, computers and Colorado life were some of Steve’s favorite past times. He was known as a very thoughtful, kind, considerate, quiet and intelligent individual.
Grateful to have shared in his life is his mother, Mary Johnson of Highmore; siblings: David Schmidt of Highmore, Diane (Mike) Peterson of Watertown and Gary (Jackie) Schmidt of Wichita, KS; two nephews and one niece: Logan, Alex and Trinity Peterson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceding him in death was his father, Sylvester, step-father, Rodney Johnson and a baby brother, Daniel.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Steve’s arrangements.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find peace knowing he is with God.
Your friend
Edith
So sorry here of your loss. We will continue to pray for you all. God bless.
Mary and family, our deepest sympathy with the loss of your son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you! May God put his hand on your shoulder during this difficult time.
Mike, Diane, and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Diane. We have been thinking of you and your family and are sending special prayers your way.
Love,
John, Patty, Nathan, Betsy, and Curtis Sneden
My deepest sympathies to my Aunt Mary and cousins. I will always remember the good times we had when we were kids all playing together at the Schmidt family gatherings. Steve was a fun, bright boy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry about your son and brother. Our hearts go out to all of you.
We are saddened to learn of your loss Mary, Dave and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordy and Cindy Sampson
Diane and family: So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May God Bless you and hold you close during this most difficult time.
In Christ’s love
Karen
Diane, David and Gary
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. My God bless you and give you strength.
Diane – We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Chad, Kari, Blake, Allyson and Cole Holden
TO THE FAMILY,
JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW YOUR IN ARE THOUGHTS. WISH WE COULD TAKE AWAY THE HURT AND TEARS . HE IS WITH SOME PRETTY SPECIAL PEOPLE.
TAKE CARE
MARK AND BONNIE BRADY
You are all in my prayers that God comforts you and gives you peace during this time of loss. I remember Steve well as a kid in school; it is so hard to believe he is gone. However you now have another angel watching over you now.
My condolences go out to the family and friends of Steve. I have enjoyed working with Steve over the past years. He will be missed by his friends and colleagues.