James Schmidt Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Schmidt of New Ulm, Minnesota, departing on January 1, 2026 at the age of 93. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Schmidt and Lucy Schmidt; his in-laws, Frank and Sophie Wenninger; his siblings, Daniel Schmidt and Mary Ann; and his brother-in-law Melvin Wenninger.

He is survived by: his wife Darlene Wenninger; his children, Kathy Hubert of New Ulm, MN, Shari Schroeder (Gerry) of Litchfield, MN, Karen Appel (Steve) of New Ulm, MN, Jody Haun (Jay) of New Ulm, MN. and Kevin Schmidt of New Ulm, MN; his grandchildren, Danielle Hubert, Nicole Hubert, Tara Fausch, Shawn Schroeder, Daniel Schroeder (Sam), Melanie Schroeder, Riley Appel (Sicily), Emily Appel (Avery), Jesse Schmidt and Brady Schmidt (Carson Reed); his stepgrandsons, Sam and Andy Haun; his great grandchildren, Addison, Dirk Haynes, Knox Fausch, Cassidy Schmandt (Cayden), Amara, Merrick, Atticus, Ayden Schroeder, Gavin, Jude, Theo Schroeder and Sawyer Nelson Schroeder; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Megan and Evan Haun; his sister Rosie; his brother-in-law Eddie Johnson of Baxter, MN; his brother Jerome; and his sister-in-law Phyllis Schmidt of New Hope, MN. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.