Dale L. Schmidt

Dale L. Schmidt, 63 of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2024, with his loved ones by his side at CHI Health —St. Francis in Grand Island.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Grace Baptist Church in St. Paul. Pastor Daniel Bear officiated. Kaleena Smith and Rachel Bear were the musicians. Musical selections included “When I Get Where I’m Going,” “What a Day That Will Be,” and “Fishing in Heaven.”

A visitation was held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Grace Baptist Church in St. Paul, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Inurnment will be held in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.

Dale was born May 22, 1960, to John G. and Lila “Faye” (Riggs) Schmidt in Kearney. He grew up in the rural Franklin area and graduated from Hildreth High School. He was baptized as an infant, confirmed as a child, and baptized again as an adult. Dale married Tammie Carr on June 12, 1982, and they had one son, Travis John, (whom after they departed ways), was adopted by his stepfather, Jim Binderup.

Dale married Barbara Toyne on May 5, 1990, and to this union, they had two sons, Thomas Dale and Raymond Edward. Dale was blessed with a bonus son, (of Barb’s) adopting, Jeremiah David. Dale was active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. When Dale and Barb moved to St. Paul, Dale drove truck until his health forced him to stop. He had worked at Jim’s Champlin Truck Stop, for many years until his death. He enjoyed visiting with the customers, fishing, and spending time with his granddaughter, Lily.

Dale is survived by his wife, Barb; sons, Travis Binderup of Kenesaw, Jeremiah Schmidt of Kearney, Thomas Schmidt of Grand Island, and Raymond Schmidt of Waco; granddaughters, Lilith (Lily) of Grand Island and Braelynn of Waco; sister, Lori Wagner of Palm Harbor, Florida; mother-in-law, Maxine Walker of Gering, sisters-in-law, Kathy (Jorge) Sanchez, Meredith Toyne of Chappell, and Carla Danitschek of Everett, Washington; brothers-in-law, Michael Toyne of Gering, Jeff Lee of Minden, Bob Cherry of Hildreth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen Lee and Fayelynn Cherry.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.jacobsengreenway. com

The Phonograph-Herald | March 6, 2024