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Melvin Walter Schmidt, 92, Minot and formerly of Martin died on Friday, February 10, 2017 in a Minot healthcare center.
Melvin was born on May 1, 1924 on a farm near Martin, ND to Emil and Lydia (Dockter) Schmidt. He was reared on the family farm and attended school in Martin. Melvin graduated from Martin High School in 1944 and continued his education at the Minot Business College where he received specialized training in business related subjects.
Mel entered the U.S. Army on October 23, 1944 at Fort Snelling, MN and served with the 27th Infantry Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division until honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on November 23, 1946 at Fort Lewis, WA. His military service included participation in the Philippine Campaign (Luzon) and the occupation of Japan. He earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and several other service awards and medals.
Mel married Gloria Rust on June 13, 1948 in Anamoose, ND. They made their home in Anamoose prior to moving to Minot in 1950 where Mel was employed by Northern States Power (NSP) Telephone Company. Mel retired as Telephone Installation Superintendent in 1986. Gloria died on October 23, 2000.
Mel was proud to be named Outstanding Player of the 1948 Cathay Gold Medal basketball tournament. He was the last surviving charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a member of the Minot Curling Club. Mel was a member of the two-time North Dakota senior state championship curling team. He served on the board of directors of the Tel-U-Watt Federal Credit Union for 51 years. In addition to curling he especially enjoyed visiting friends and family, reading and church activities.
Mel has a multitude of friends in San Antonio, TX. His travels took him to Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. His warmth and good humor are legendary. Mel is beloved and will be dearly missed by many.
Mel’s loving family includes his children: Timothy (Jan) Schmidt of Frisco, TX, David (Mimi) Schmidt of San Antonio TX, Daniel (Peggy) Schmidt of Bismarck, Karen Schmidt of St. Joseph MO and Randy Schmidt of Minot; eleven grandchildren: Andrea, Brian, Catarina, Santiago, Kelsi, Libby, Jamie, Emma Gossett, R. Charles Gossett, Tommy, and Kelli; great grandchildren: Evan, Carson, Nathan, Emerson, Rita, Tommy, Adison, Mackenzie, and Jackson; brother: Leroy Schmidt of Minot and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brothers: Emery, Elmer, Raymond, Leo, Arnold and Dale.

Melvin heiratete Rust, Gloria Valma am 13 Jun 1948 in Anamoose, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA. Gloria (Tochter von Rust, Karl Alfred und Zimbelmann, Emma Ella) wurde geboren am 18 Mrz 1926 in Martin, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA; gestorben am 23 Okt 2000 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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