Duane Vernon Schmidt passed away peacefully at the South Health Campus with his wife by his side on December 20, 2020 at the age of 79 years.
Duane is survived by his wife Evelin; sons Marty and Jeff; daughter Dawn; daughters-in-law Patty and Rubie; son-in-law Jay; brothers Cliff and Myron; sisters Arlene and Louise; seven grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers Jerry and Wilfred and sister Lillian.
Duane was a person of strong morals and family values. Duane loved his family and worked very hard for them until he retired in 2006. After retirement, Duane enjoyed working on renovations to the home Eve and him purchased in 1977.
He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, the annual trip to Mazatlan, Mexico and his weekly outings to the Legion.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.