Service Information
Charles “Chuck” O. Schmidt, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, husband of Patricia, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Olivia Hospital in Olivia, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Friday, August 20, 2021, at 3:00 P.M., at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Otto Schmidt was born on March 15, 1937, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Charles and Laura (Miller) Schmidt. Chuck was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School class of 1955. Chuck attended St. Cloud State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Chuck entered active military service in the U.S. Army National Guard and served his country for seven years. He received an Honorable Discharge on March 31, 1963.
On May 30, 1964, Chuck was united in marriage to Patricia J. Zieman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Chris, Mitchell, and MiShaun. Chuck and Patricia resided in Hutchinson. They shared 57 years of marriage.
Chuck was employed at Citizens Bank in Hutchinson. He was active in the Optimist Club for 33 years where he also served as Lieutenant Governor for the State of Minnesota, was a Past President of United Way, a member of the Hutchinson Elks Lodge #2427 for 52 years, a VA driver for 16 years, and held various Church Board positions.
Chuck enjoyed bowling, card club, traveling, sports, and socializing. His trip to Germany gave him many laughs and memories. Chuck also loved to vacation in Florida. Breezy Point holds a special place in his heart. However, nothing beat playing cards with his friends and family and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Chuck passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Olivia Hospital, at the age of 84 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Chuck is survived by his:
Wife, Patricia Schmidt;
Children, Chris Schmidt and his wife, Alison, of Tonka Bay, MN,
Mitchell Schmidt and his wife, Jennifer, of Cohasset, MA,
MiShaun Schmidt, of St. Paul, MN;
Grandchildren, Drew, Cole, Luke and Samantha Schmidt, Miranda and Gavin Schmidt, Jaden, Estelle and
Kingston Schwab;
Step-mother-in-law, Marilyn Zieman;
Sisters-in-law, Carol Zieman, Janice Klabunde, and Sharon Zieman;
Brother-in-law, Curtis Zieman and his wife, Pamela;
Step-sisters-in-law, Debra Klima and her husband, Kevin,
Catherine Boettcher and her husband, Robert,
Sandra Fregine and her husband, Troy,
Tammy Fisher and her husband, Mark,
Lynn Lewis and her husband, Kevin,
Susan Olsen and her husband, Bruce;
Nieces and Nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Chuck is preceded in death by his Parents, Charles and Laura Schmidt; Sisters, Margaret Schmidt and Harriet (Schmidt) Gadiano; Nephews, Steve and Patrick Gadiano; Father-in-law, Martin Zieman; Mother-in-law, Mabel Zieman; and Brothers-in-law, Gary Zieman, Delbert Klabunde, Darvin Zieman.
Jim and Becky Felling says
Pat and family, our sympathy to you in the loss of Chuck. He was loved by many. Peace to all. Jim and Becky Felling
Michael Connor says
My sympathy to Chuck’s family and his many friends, just learned of his passing in the Lodge bulletin this week…..it was a privilege and pleasure to know Chuck during the years I lived in Hutch….he was one of the many guys who worked hard to help establish Hutchinson Elks Lodge #2427 in the summer of 1969….may he rest in peace~~~
Mike Connor
Arlene Zimmerman says
Dear Pat and family, So sorry to see Chuck’s obit. Doesn’t seem possible that so many friends are gone. My prayers are with you for the years ahead, you are strong and will make the best of it. As ever Arlene.