Ordella A. Schmidt

Obituary

Ordella Alwina Schmidt was born on July 25, 1930, in Green Isle Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Henry and Alwina (Teltoester) Lindemeier. Ordella was baptized as an infant on August 17, 1930, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth in April of 1944, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Green Isle Township. She received her education in Glencoe, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School class of 1947.

On June 19, 1962, Ordella was united in marriage to Norman Schmidt at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Young America, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Keith, Kenneth, Keri and Kert. Ordella and Norman made their home in Young America, Minnesota. They shared 26 years of marriage until the passing of Norman on May 14, 1989.

Ordella was employed in the factory at HEI Inc in Victoria, Minnesota. She retired in 1997. Ordella was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota. She was also a member of Young America VFW Auxiliary and often volunteered in the popcorn stand for the Young America baseball team.

Ordella enjoyed quilting, sewing, dancing, music, and playing cards. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Ordella passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at The Estates at Excelsior in Excelsior, Minnesota, at the age of 94 years,

Blessed be her memory.

Ordella is survived by her:
Children, Keith Lindemeier and his wife, Rhonda of Hutchinson, MN,
Kenneth Schmidt of Brainerd, MN,
Keri Breeggemann and her husband, Thomas of Cologne, MN;
Daughter-in-law, Julie Schmidt of St. Cloud, MN;
Grandchildren, Bryan (Lori) Lindemeier, Jessica (Justin) Austin, Jennifer (Garrett) McCormack, Heidi (Ophelia) Hoff, Joseph (Tara) Schmidt, Wolfgang Breeggemann, Konrad (finacée, Emerson Linstrand) Breeggemann;
Great-grandchildren, Natalie Lindemeier, Jonah Redden, Haden Austin, Hannah Austin, Julian Schmidt-McCormack;
Sister-in-law, Shirley Fitzpatrick of Green Isle, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Ordella is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Alwina Lindemeier; Husband, Norman Schmidt; Son, Kert Schmidt; Grandson, Ryan Schmidt; Great-grandchild, Michelle Lindemeier; 3 Brothers; 5 Sisters.