Danford "Dan" Schmidt Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Nerstrand, Minnesota

Danford "Dan" Schmidt Sr.

January 22, 1935 - July 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Nerstrand, Minnesota

Danford "Dan" Schmidt Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 17, 2025 in Nerstrand, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Michaelson Funeral Home

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Danford "Dan" Schmidt Sr.

January 22, 1935 - July 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Nerstrand, Minnesota

Danford Schmidt Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Danford Schmidt Sr. of Nerstrand, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Danford left this world on July 17, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Schmidt and Mary Schmidt (Marlow); his son Kevin Schmidt; his siblings, LeElna Weimer and Kenneth; and his granddaughter Sarah.

He is survived by: his wife Arlene Schmidt of Nerstrand; his sons, Danford Jr. (Mary Ann) of Carthage, IL and Jeff (Cathy); his daughter-in-law Shawn Schmidt of Spring Valley, MN; his brother Jim Schmidt (Barb) of Keswick, IA.; his siblings-in-law, Carol Berkland of Cape Coral, FL and Larry Block of Anoka, MN; his grandchildren, Holly, Nikolas, Nathan, Mikayla and Maddie; and his great grandchildren, Morgan, Rhyan, Noel, Harper, Chloe, Cassidy, Sophia and Myles.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Michaelson Funeral Home



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Aug 24

Visitation

Holden Lutheran Church
6949 30th Ave Blvd, Kenyon, MN 55946

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Aug 24

Celebration of life

Holden Lutheran Church
6949 30th Ave Blvd, Kenyon, MN 55946

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Aug 24

Graveside service

Holden Lutheran Cemetery

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