John H. Schmidt, 67, of Emporia, died Friday, June 16, 2017 at his home. Cremation is planned.
His memorial service will be 10:30 Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett. Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier, of the Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Friends will be gathering at the funeral home from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 to reminisce about John and his life. Donations to the “79 Fund” or the ALS Association (Mid-America Chapter) may be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett, 605 State, Emporia, KS 66801.
John H. Schmidt, the son of Elmer and Ruth Pelzl Schmidt was born February 27, 1950 in Emporia. He had worked for IBP (Tyson Meats) pulling hides. He was a drag racer, former member of the NHRA, a NASCAR fan, a mechanic and custom fabricator for cars, and as a friend said a “well known hoarder”. He loved animals, taking in stray cats and dogs and especially his beloved collies all named Joe.
John never married or had children of his own, but is survived by his longtime companion, Sherry Hensley of Alma, and her three boys, Clay, Kane, and Ryne, whom he treated as his own. He was as proud of them as any father would be. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may online condolences for Sherry at www.robertsblue.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John H. Schmidt, please visit our flower store.
His memorial service will be 10:30 Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett. Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier, of the Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Friends will be gathering at the funeral home from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 to reminisce about John and his life. Donations to the “79 Fund” or the ALS Association (Mid-America Chapter) may be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett, 605 State, Emporia, KS 66801.
John H. Schmidt, the son of Elmer and Ruth Pelzl Schmidt was born February 27, 1950 in Emporia. He had worked for IBP (Tyson Meats) pulling hides. He was a drag racer, former member of the NHRA, a NASCAR fan, a mechanic and custom fabricator for cars, and as a friend said a “well known hoarder”. He loved animals, taking in stray cats and dogs and especially his beloved collies all named Joe.
John never married or had children of his own, but is survived by his longtime companion, Sherry Hensley of Alma, and her three boys, Clay, Kane, and Ryne, whom he treated as his own. He was as proud of them as any father would be. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may online condolences for Sherry at www.robertsblue.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John H. Schmidt, please visit our flower store.
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