David Schmidt, 82, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
 Military Honors: Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad
 David Herman William Schmidt was born on August 15, 1942, in Hutchinson. He was the son of Ernest and Verna (Rannow) Schmidt. David was baptized as an infant on September 13, 1942, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 20, 1956, both at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, class of 1960.
 David entered active military service in the United States Army National Guard on September 24, 1961. He received an Honorable Discharge on December 5, 1966.
 David was blessed with three children, Joey, Becky Jo, and Ingred. On June 8, 2001, David was united in marriage to Betty Sletten in Hutchinson. They resided in Hutchinson. David and Betty shared 23 years of marriage.
 David was employed with the railroad until 1984. He then worked at Work Hand, Inc., Hutch Liquor, and also built busses in St. Augusta. He retired in 2005. David was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
 David enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, playing cards, and helping others. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
 Blessed be his memory.
 David is survived by his wife Betty Schmidt of Hutchinson; children, Joey Schmidt and his wife Shelly, Becky Jo Petersen, Ingred Stevens and her husband Ken; grandchildren, Kendra, Bryton, and Hannah Schmidt, Carrie and Jeff Petersen, Torin and Kayleigh Stevens; great-grandchild, Ashton Stevens; stepchildren, Ronald Sletten and his wife Tanna, Jeremy Sletten and his wife Tanya; six step-grandchildren; seven Step-great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Schmidt of Litchfield; uncle, Don Rasmussen and his wife Irene of Hutchinson; favorite Cat, Oreo; many other relatives and friends.
 David is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Verna Schmidt; sister, Linda Baumgartner; brothers-in-law, Paul Baumgartner, Richard Milbrandt.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.