Reinhold Reine Schmidt

Reinhold “Reine” Schmidt Reinie Schmidt, 84, of McGrew passed away February 21, 2014 at his home in McGrew. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Bev Russell officiating. Memorials may be made to Legacy of the Plains Museum. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Reine was born to Jacob J. and Emilie (Meier) Schmidt on December 22, 1929 in Scottsbluff. He attended Scottsbluff Public Schools. He married Elaine Gatch on November 28, 1948 in Scottsbluff where they made their home until 1974 when they moved to McGrew. He worked for John Deere dealers Farmers Union, Ted B. Miller Company and Frank Implement until his retirement in 1991. He was past president of the Scottsbluff Volunteer Fire Department, Sunday School teacher and Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff and a life member of Elks Lodge #1367 of Scottsbluff. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, son Steve (Ann) Schmidt of Omaha, daughter Jamalee (Steve) Batt of Melbeta, NE; grandchildren: Aaron (Katie) Wlaschin, St. Paul, MN, Brian (Emily) Wlaschin, Christy Schmidt, T.J. Davey, Jeff Schmidt, and Lacey Batt, all of Omaha; step-grandchildren Trevor (Leslie) Batt, Melbeta and Kendra (Jared) Brock; six step-great grandchildren; brothers: Walter, Harry (Iris) and Donald (Claudette) Schmidt all of Scottsbluff, Clarence (Wanda) Schmidt, Gering, NE, Roland and Jerry (Jackie) Schmidt of Mitchell and sister Donna Leever of Scottsbluff and many nieces and nephews. Reine was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward, brother-in-law Jerrold Leever, sisters-in-law Marlene, Shirley and Rita Schmidt and nephews Rick and Corey Schmidt.