Bernard Schmid, 95, of Bellwood, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 A.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church 4211 B Road Bellwood, Nebraska
Visitation Thursday 5-7 P.M. with 7 P.M. Rosary
Kracl Funeral Chapel, David City
Visitation Friday 9-10 A.M. at the church
Committal at S.S. Peter & Mary Cemetery (Marietta)
Lunch at St. Peter's Parish Hall, Bellwood
In lieu of flowers, plants and statues, Memorials suggested to St. Joseph's Parish Hall Fund
Bernard, 95, was born on February 13, 1930 and passed away on July 15, 2025. He passed away at his farm home where he was born and lived his whole life. He was united in marriage to Marcella (Kouma) Schmid and they were married for 66 years until Marcy passed away in 2018. Seven children were born to this union.
Bernard graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus, Nebraska. He was a life long parishioner at St. Joseph's Church in rural Bellwood. He was very active in his faith, and often sang and was lector at Mass. He was a farmer his whole life. Later he worked at Trantec for 30 years, while keeping up the family farm. Bernard also served for the United States National Guard.
He was a quiet man, but was always there when anyone needed anything. He helped the kids with many projects and went to many programs of the grandchildren. He liked to hunt deer, farm, and raise cattle. Bernard enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family.
Bernard is survived by his children: Al Schmid, Dale (Carol) Schmid, Nancy (Leon) Piitz, and Gary (Laurie) Schmid, 12 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marcella (2018), daughter, Carolee, sons: Greg & Timothy, his parents, Rudolph & Agnes Schmid, and in-laws, James & Carolyn Kouma.
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