BORN

1928

DIED

2016

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Lakeview Funeral Home & Cemetery - Wichita

12100 East 13th St N

Wichita, Kansas

Charles Schmidt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2016.

Schmidt, Charles, “Dwain”, 88, of Haysville, Kansas passed away peacefully on Thurs. Oct. 13, 2016 at home surrounded by family in Haysville. Charles was born the son of Frank and Tillie (Hahn) Schmidt on January 14, 1928 in Brock, NE. Charles served as a Tailor in the United States Army during WWII. Charles and Lois (Lechner) Schmidt were united in marriage on Nov. 9, 1947 in Nebraska City, NE. Charles attended Brock, NE high school and played basketball although his true love was football. He started attending the Husker games during junior high through the Knot Hole Gang. He became a season ticket holder in 1971 for Husker Football. Charles retired after 33 years from Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. Charles and his wife traveled to all 50 states. Charles and his wife owned and operated Lil Duffer in Haysville for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lois Schmidt, grandson, Ty Stember, brother, Virgil Schmidt. Survivors include his loving children, Linda (Ken) Ratlief of Wichita, Steven Schmidt of Tacoma, WA, Nancy (Terry) Haskins of Haysville, Julie (Melinda) Schmidt of Haysville, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wed. Oct. 19, 2016 from 6 to 8pm at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita.. Funeral services will be 2pm on Thurs. Oct. 20, 2016 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3850 W. 71st St. South, Haysville, KS. Cremation will follow and a private family inurnment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Wichita Association for the Deaf, 1646 E. Central Ave., Wichita 67214.

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October 22, 2016

Jeff Lane

Didn't know this fine Man, except through the tribute paid him by a ticket taker @ Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska, and his just read obituary and comments of friends, here. Husker Nation salutes Dwain's well lived life and offers condolences to his family and friends. Blessings, Peace, and red balloons floating your way, today, Sir!

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October 19, 2016

Sam & Linda Dale

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 17, 2016

Cyndi Perez

It was a privilege and a pleasure getting to spend time with Dwain. He was always so kind and welcoming to me and my family. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.

October 17, 2016

Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Greg, Rhoda, Katie and Lauren

October 16, 2016

Harry Simpson

Rest Charles, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

October 16, 2016

Aleen Vanderhorst

So sorry for your loss, but we know he is in heaven with our good Lord now. And celebrating with Lois. Dwain was a wonderful Christian man. Eddie and I always enjoy our visits with him an Lois when they came to visit with us. I'm sure he and Eddie are having some good chats now...

October 16, 2016

Addie Peak

We love you grandpa and we know your having a big party up there with gma please hug her for us...
Mike and Addie
Jodie, Chelsea, shira

October 16, 2016

Debbie Sturchio/Meyer

Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts. Dwain & Lois were 2 of them people. I worked at Lil Duffer thru high school and learned so much from them. Hold tight the memories. Hugs & Prayers

October 16, 2016

Dearest friends...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...Knowing Charlie for such a long time was one of our blessings! He and his wife Lois were wonderful friends, and his extended family was added to that list! Many trips to football games in Nebraska, and the knowledge that we would see Charlie and his family at our parish dinner every year, made a strong friendship even stronger!
We will miss you Charlie...unfold those wings, and fly! It is not goodbye, but see you later buddy!!! We will never forget you!!! "GO HUSKERS!!!"

Mike and Debbie Shogren and family!!!

October 15, 2016

Gerald Cline

Sorry for your loss

October 15, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Sincere Sympathy,
The Halls, Bob, Marilyn and Becky

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