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Shirley Ann Schmidt, age 86, of Arlington, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday December 9, 2022 at Nye Pointe.

She was born in Blair, NE on June 24, 1936 to G. Floyd and Florence (Johns) Loftis.

She was raised on a farm near Herman, NE. The family moved to Arlington, NE where she graduated from high school and worked at the Loftis Café.

Shirley was united in marriage to LaVerne Otto Schmidt on October 2, 1953. They lived on a farm south of Arlington; taking over the dairy operation from his parents in the 1960s where they raised their 4 children. They were happily married 66 years.

Shirley was a very active member of the Arlington Community Church where she participated in all facets of the church operations. In 1993, she was called to be the pastor at the Blair Congregational UCC. The church grew from her leadership. She retired in 2017 after 24 years of service.

Shirley is survived by her children: Leland of Sunrise Beach, MO, Craig (Lori) of Arlington, NE, Debra of LaVista, NE, Vicki (Pat) of Boonville, MO. Grandchildren: David (Lisa), Bob (Sophia), Ashley, Bryan (Steph), Tami, Susan (Bill). Great grandchildren: Josie, Alexis, Emery, Estella, Adrian.

Shirley is proceeded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, and sisters as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.

Funeral Service will be 10 A.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Blair Congregational Church in Blair, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington, NE. Burial will take place at the Herman Cemetery near Herman, NE.

Memorials may be directed to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, 232 West Eagle, Arlington, NE 68002 402-478-4151

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Blair Congregational United Church of Christ December 14, 2022

Celebration of life for Shirley Ann Schmidt

June 24, 1936 ~ December 9, 2022

Prelude; Processional Hymn “How Great Thou Art”. Greeting. Hymn #425 “In The Garden”. Scriptures: Psalm 150, Ecclesiastes 3:18. Vicki Hilden *John 14: 1-3. Hymn #186 “The Old Rugged Cross”. Message: Pastor Jim Skrobo. Remembrances (limit of 2 minutes). Prayer. Lord’s Prayer-Leland Schmidt. Hymn # 493 “It Is Well With My Soul”. Commendation. Recessional Hymn: Amazing Grace. Postlude.

Burial immediately following the service at the Herman Cemetery.

Luncheon at the Blair Congregational Church following the Graveside Service. Please join the family for a time of sharing.

Officiating: Pastor Jim Skrobo. Organist: Cheryl Baron.

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In Memory of Rev. Shirley A. Schmidt June 24, 1936 Blair, Nebraska ~ December 9, 2022 Fremont, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10am Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Blair Congregational Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jim Scrobo. Organist: Cheryl Baron. Music Selections: "How Great Thou Art", "In The Garden", "The Old Rugged Cross", "The Lord's Prayer"-by Leland Schmidt, "It Is Well With My Soul", "Amazing Grace"

Pallbearers: David Schmidt, Bryan O'Neill, Bob Schmidt, Susan Forst, Ashley O'Neill, Tami O'Neill

Interment: Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

~~~obituary and funeral leaflets courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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