Schmidt, Gerhard (1884-1977)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 31 Mar 1977 p. 11

Birth date: 1884 Sep 1, Goessel, Kansas
Date of death: 1977 January 21, Goessel, Kansas

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Goessel, Kansas
s/o Johann and Helena (Funk) Schmidt
m. Louise Lehrman 1910 Apr 27, Goessel, Kansas
Rural mail carrier, farmer -- Goessel

Bethel alumni note:

Photo holdings:
With wife, Louise -- 1964, 90th Anniversary of Mennonites coming to Kansas Parade, Goessel, Kansas, in buggy used at their wedding, followed by mail wagon used by Gerhard in early 1900s on his mail route.

Sources:
Photo with Martha Voth term paper for Bethel College English class, May 11, 1959.
Grandma Online 88833
Additional info provided by Karen Unruh Ediger, granddaughter. Note: Buggy and mail wagon on display at museum in Goessel, Kansas.