Adolf Schmidt
Adolf D. Schmidt, 88, of Newton died Sept. 28, 2002, at his home.
Born Feb. 8, 1914, at Goessel, he was the son of Peter L. and Agnes (Duerksen) Schmidt. He attended Green Valley Grade School.
On Aug. 28, 1938, at Hillsboro, he married Ruth Schmidt. She died June 21, 1985. On Aug. 15, 1990, at Goessel, he married Ruth Ann Schmidt. She survives of the home.
He farmed for many years on farms in the Florence, Burns, and Peabody area, moving to Newton in 1995.
He was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Burns and was the last living founder of the church.
He enjoyed gardening after his retirement years and taking bus tours around the United States. He also spent much time at the senior center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, brother, Eddle Schmidt, and sisters, Ella Kater and Clara Schroeder.
Survivors include his wife of the home; daughter, Carol Kay Beaushaw of Newton; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held Oct. 2 at Burns First Mennonite Church with Pastor Kevin Goertzen of the Goessel Mennonite Church officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Memorials have been established with Burns First Mennonite Church and Hospice Care of Kansas.
