Paul A. Schmidt, 72

Paul A. Schmidt, age 72, of Baudette, Minnesota, formerly of Hutchinson and Montgomery, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his brother, Roger’s home in Glencoe, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the funeral chapel. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baudette, Minnesota.

Clergy Officiating: Rev. William Moeller, Jr.

Pianist: Paul Otte

Congregational Hymns: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” “Just As I Am,” “How Great Thou Art”

Paul Allan Schmidt was born on April 30, 1952, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of LeRoy and Harriet (Dibb) Schmidt. Paul was baptized as an infant at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1970.

 

Paul resided in Hutchinson, Montgomery, and most recently in Baudette, Minnesota. 

 

Paul assisted his father and grandparents with the running of their Sun-Lite Dairy Business. During this time, he also worked at the A & W Drive In and then was employed in construction. In 1981, he went on to work for Green Giant in Glencoe, Minnesota, and later worked as a Team Lead for Seneca in Montgomery. He retired in 2014. Paul was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baudette. 

 

Paul enjoyed fishing, softball, watching his nieces and nephews’ youth sports, and traveling with his brothers and sister. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

 

Blessed be his memory.

 

Paul is survived by his:

Siblings, Gary Schmidt and his wife, Karen,

            Roger Schmidt and his wife, LuAnn,

            David Schmidt and his wife, Karen,

            Bruce Schmidt and his wife, Barbara,

            Sara Wegner and her husband, Trent,

            Dale Schmidt;

Many Nieces, Nephews, Great-nieces, Great-nephews, and other relatives and friends.

 

Paul is preceded in death by his Parents, LeRoy and Harriet Schmidt.

 

Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.