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Schmidt, Minnie M. (1895-1941)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Jan 8 p. 5
Birth date: 1895 Sep 27
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— The many friends of Miss Minnie M. Schmidt were saddened to hear of her death at the Bethel Hospital early on the second day of the New Year. After becoming seriously ill on Christmas day, she was brought to the Bethel Hospital, where it was found necessary to perform two operations within the short period of a few days. All efforts to save her life were, however, of no avail. Many former grade and high school pupils at Moundridge, here at Newton, at Goessel, and Meno, Okla., remembered her for her noble character and generous life. Upon leaving the teaching profession she served Bethel College as manager of the book store and as assistant postmistress in the North Newton post office. She reached the age of 45 years. Funeral services were held at the Bethel College chapel Saturday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. N. Smuchker, who was assisted by Dr. E. G. Kaufman and Rev. H. J. Kliewer. A brief tribute in her memory is to be published in next week's Review.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Jan 15 p. 5
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Minnie M. Schmidt, daughter of Mary Kliewer Schmidt and the late Jacob J. Schmidt, was born September 27, 1895, in Harvey county, Kansas.
She received her early education in the rural district school and finished the Bethel College Academy. Taking up the teaching profession, she taught in rural districts for a number of years. She then continued her education at Bethel College, receiving her A. B. degree in 1926. Again, she took up teaching, serving in the Goessel high school for a number of terms, alter going to Meno, Oklahoma. Upon leaving the teaching profession, she was in charge of the Bethel College bookstore and acted as assistant pot-mistress in the North Newton post office.
In June, 1913, she became a member of the Gnadenberg Church through baptism by the Rev. G. N. Harms. Later, when the family moved to Newton to make their home, Minnie had her membership transferred to the Bethel College Mennonite Church, remaining as a faithful member until her end. Her work in the various church activities had always been a source of great joy to her. For a number of years she served the church in the capacit8h of clerk, was sponsor of the Junior Christian Endeavor, a member of the Women's Missionary Society, as well as various other organizations; including the Women's Association of Bethel College.
She was suddenly stricken on Christmas day, becoming very ill and having to be removed to the Bethel Deaconess Hospital where she underwent an emergency operation. Her condition proved critical from the beginning; so that the very best skill of physicians and the care of the sisters were of no avail. On the morning of January 2, 1941, at 8:50 o'clock, she was released of her suffering.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her mother and three sisters; Selma of the home; Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Schmidt of Newton, and Mrs. Roy (Lillian) Dreier of Hesston. Also two brothers-in-law, two nieces; Gladys Schmidt and Marjorie Dreier; two nephews, Olin Schmidt and Rolland Dreier and many friends.
Minnie's life was gentle and unassuming, yet made itself felt, so that all those with whom she came in contact caught the radiant zest for living which was so vitally a part of her. Sharing with others her possessions, her time and her talents were her greatest delight.
Funeral services were conducted from the Bethel College Mennonite Church at 2:00 oclock, Saturday afternoon following a short service at the home for the immediate family. Minnie's uncle, Rev. H. J. Kliewer, said a prayer and gave the Scripture reading. Rev. J. N. Smucker, pastor of the Bethel college Mennonite church was in charge, assisted by Dr. Ed. G. Kaufman, president of Bethel College. A quartet sang: "In the Cross of Christ, I Glory" and "Some Time, We'll Understand." Members of the quartet were: Paul Baugartner, Leo Brandt, Marvin Epp, and Paul L. Kliewer. Mrs. Andrew Douglass played a number of selections on the organ. Pall bearers were: Prof. A. J. Regier, Rev. Sam J. Goering, Dr. L. C. Kreider, Dr. Ralph C. Kauffman, Prof. Harry Martens and Rev. Felix Schrag.
She was laid to rest in the family lot in the greenwood cemetery under the direction of Dick A. Morris of the Morris Mortuary.
The Mennonite obituary: 1941 Jan 28 p. 13