Schmidt, Albert M. (1905-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Feb 9 p. 6

Birth date: 1905 May 10

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— Mr. and Mrs. Roland P. Pankratz of Newton and Mrs. John Jantzen of Burrton went to Omaha, Neb. on Monday where they attended a memorial service for their brother-in-law, Rev. Albert M. Schmidt, who died there Feb. 1 at the age of 50. Rev. Schmidt who had suffered from a heart ailment for some time, was a pioneer missionary of the K. M. B. Church in the city of Omaha, serving as the first pastor of the Fontenelle Chapel there. He retired from the work about a year ago. The body was sent to Carpenter, S. D., where funeral services were held Saturday at the Bethel K. M. B. church. Taking part in the service at the Grace Baptist Church in Omaha were representatives of Grace Bible Institute, which is closely associated with the work of the K. M. B mission. Rev. Schmidt is survived by his second wife, the former Ella Pankratz, daughter of the late Rev. Frank Pankratz, and five children, by his first marriage.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Feb 23 p. 8

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REV. ALBERT M. SCHMIDT

Rev. Albert M. Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs Tobias Schmidt, was born on May 10, 1905, at Waldheim, Sask., where he grew up on his father's farm. he received his elementary education at the Springfield public school. later he attended the Rosthern Acadamy [sic] for his high school training.

In 1924, under the ministry of Rev. Paul Smith, he came face to face with the need for salvation. He accepted Jesus Christ as the Saviour and Lord of his life. Upon his confession of faith, he was baptized and became a member of the Salem K. M. b. Church at Waldheim.

Rev. Schmidt was united in holy matrimony to miss Mary Epp on Nov. 11, 1926. For several years they resided on his father's farm. Together they passed through many difficulties during the depression years. To this union were born the following children: Ellen, Mrs. Willard Tschetter of Carpenter, S. D.; Dennis, Robert, Dorothy and Marjorie, all of Omaha, neb.

From the time of his conversion to the Lord, Bro. Schmidt keenly felt the responsibilities he had to his master. it was this love for Christ and for his fellowman that made him an ardent supporter of the church. he never tired of doing what he could in Sunday school, young people's activities,