Chester Schmidt

Chester Schmidt

 

 

 

Mr. Chester "Chet" Schmidt, 86, of Parksville, SC, entered into rest on Friday May 28th, 2010 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Herma (Steffens) Schmidt.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Keely, his father, Peter Schmidt, sister, Alma Becker, brother, Vernon Schmidt, nieces, Julie Sides, Connie Norcross, and nephew, Phil Schmidt, Jr.

 

In addition to his wife, he is survived  by his sisters, Margaret Peters, Doris Schmidt, both of California, brother, Phil Schmidt and his wife Paula, of  Florida; brother-in-law, Eugene Sides and his wife Annegret Sides, nephews, Daniel Sides and his wife Kathy,  Michael Sides and his wife Shannon, Kevin Sides and his wife Debbie Sides, nieces Lisa Snyder and her husband Jake, and  numerous of nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Germany.

 

Chet was born in California. A veteran of WWII and the Korean War he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps 21 years. After retirement in 1965 he worked 3 years in Saint Louis, Missouri. From 1968 until retirement in 1986 he worked in Washington D.C. and Fort. Meade, Maryland as a Chief, Management Information  Systems  Division. U.S. Army Troop Support Agency for 17 ½ yrs.  He then moved to Parksville, South Carolina in 1987.

 

Chet was member of the Fleet Reserve Association in Saint Louis, Missouri, The American Legion Post 63 and the Deutsche Freundschafts club in Augusta, Georgia.

 

Special thanks are given to the Eisenhower Oncology and Cardiology Department and Regency Hospice of Aiken, South Carolina, Cheri Hicks, Susan Baker and Frieda Thomas.

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Regency Hospice, 105 Summerwood Way, Aiken, SC, 29801.

 

Graveside Services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11am at Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, South Carolina with Pastor Dr. Donald A. Copland from Parksville, South Carolina officiating.

 

South Carolina Cremation & Burial Society honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care is the assisting the family.

 

 

 

Guestbook Entries

Date: Jun 6, 2010
Name: Hilde and Morton Lindner
Entry: What a great guy! We are greatly saddened at Chester's passing. We express sincerest sympathy to you,Herma and your family. Please call if we can help in any way.

Date: Jun 5, 2010
Name: Britta&Rolf Strodthoff, Lilo Rehberg
Entry:

In diesen schweren Stunden besteht unser Trost oft nur darin,liebevoll zu schweigen und schweigend mitzuleiden. In stiller Trauer Lieselotte Rehberg geb.Steffens Rolf Strodthoff Britta Strodthoff geb.Steffens


Date: Jun 4, 2010
Name: Mike, Shannon, Charlie and Bradley Sides
Entry: We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Chet, but know that he is now more comfortable and at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tante Herma. We love you!

Date: Jun 4, 2010
Name: Heidi & Stan Anderson
Entry: We want to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: Mike and Renate Soule
Entry: We express our condolences on the loss of your beloved Chester. May he rest in peace and God watch over him.

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: Renate Elston, Stefanie & Tanya
Entry: You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Chet was so blessed to have such a lovely and dedicated wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: Jack Moon
Entry: I offer my condolences on your loss. I am Joe Dent's pastor and he spoke highly of your husband. I am grateful for men such he. My prayers are with you. God Bless

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: Janet & Richard Sides
Entry: Our thoughts and prayers are with Chet and Herma. You were a great wife Herma.

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: George and Elfriede
Entry: We like to offer our condolences for the loss of your beloved Husband Chet.Herma you are in ourPrayers may God Bless you.

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: Bernd and Alicia Luhrs
Entry: May God continue to hold you close during this very sad time. Remember that you are loved and being prayed for each day. Blessings, Alicia and Bernd

Date: Jun 3, 2010
Name: Joe & Monika Dent
Entry: Monika and I express our deepest sympathy for your loss of Chet. We were fortunate to visit with him a few days before he went to be with the lord. Our support and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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