Richard Laverne Schmidt Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Laverne Schmidt of Ogden, Iowa, who passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Laverne Schmidt or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Schmidt and Luella Schmidt (Grabau); his wife Lorraine Burgess; his grandson Ian Monti; and his sister Helen Bird.
He is survived by: his stepdaughter Rhonda Maas of Ogden; his sons, AJ Schmidt (Cherry) of Hawaii and Julian Schmidt of Ogden; his grandchildren, Cody Schmidt (Julie), Courtney Schmidt, Chad Schmidt and Maverick Taylor (Paris); his great grandchildren, Semaj Taylor and Tatum Schmidt; and his siblings, Kenny Schmidt, Greg Schmidt and Cynthia Gilbert (Paul).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. John's Catholic Church (601 W Division St, Ogden, IA 50212). A Mass will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
