Mar. 28, 1963 - Sep. 18, 2017
Date of Service: Oct. 19, 2017
Richard Schmidt
RUPERT– Richard Schmidt, age 54, of Rupert, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls.
Richard was born March 28, 1963, in Corcoran, California, to Alfred and Augusta Schmidt. His family then moved to Seattle, Washington, and finally to Rupert, Idaho, where he lived the remainder of his life.
Richard attended schools in Minidoka county and graduated from Minico High School, the class of 1981. He worked for Lamb Weston in Twin Falls and the J.R. Simplot Company in Heyburn; in his later years he worked on the family farm in Rupert.
Richard was an avid model train collector and was always looking for more to add to his collection. He also enjoyed fishing; some of his favorite spots were Fish Creek and Little Wood Reservoir.
Richard was a quiet, uncomplicated person who showed great courage and bravery in his battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed.
Richard is survived by his three remaining siblings, Alfred Jr. (Anne) Schmidt of Sammamish, Wash., Hermann (Bonnie) Schmidt of Rupert, and Ann (Ron) Beedle of Heyburn; as well as three nephews, Derek (Sheri) Schmidt of Seattle, Wash., Michael (Gail) Schmidt of Seattle, Wash., and Nicholas Schmidt of Rupert. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Richard’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, where his cremated remains will be laid to rest near his parents. All friends and family are welcome to attend.
