Duane A. Schmidt Obituary
The passing of Duane A. Schmidt (Geneva, Nebraska) occurred on August 12, 2026. Duane, born on November 22, 1938, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Duane A. Schmidt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Schmidt and Ruth Schmidt (Matzke); his sister Carleen; his brother-in-law Fred Novak; his brother Warren Schmidt (Bud); and his siblings-in-law, Duane Dlouhy, Loren Laun and Sharol Knobel.
He is survived by: his wife Vicki Schmidt of Western, Nebraska; his daughter Lori Niederklein of Juniata; his grandson Adam Niederklein (Carla); his great grandchildren, Jameson of Lincoln and Kate of Lincoln; his granddaughter Amy Strand (John); his great grandchildren, Emma, Elsie, Easton, Eva and Eleanora of Arapahoe; his grandchildren, Alex Niederklein (Kate) of Hastings and April Rostvet (Alex); his great grandchildren, Cody and Alma of Hastings; his granddaughter Abby Keele (Alex); his great grandchildren, Layla of Hastings and Amelia of Hastings; his grandchild Buzz Niederklein (Maddy); his great grandchild Noah of Lincoln, Nebraska; his son Mark Schmidt (Jami); his grandchildren, Cullan of Geneva, Jaxon of Geneva, Maci of Geneva and Chesney Ksionzek (Connor); his great grandchild Colbie of Wilber, Nebraska; his siblings, Kathy Dlouhy of Western, Nebraska and Marion Schmidt (Carol) of Lincoln, Nebraska; and his sister-in-law Carolyn Laun of Texas. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to the Willard Schmidt Memorial Marker in Swanton, Nebraska or to the family for future designation.
