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Obituary: Douglas Schmid

Douglas Schmid of Carrington, N.D., 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Vergas, Minn. Services were held Monday, July 27, 2020 at Bethel Assembly of God, Carrington, N.D., with interment at Carrington Cemetery.

Douglas William Schmid was born on July 17, 1939, to Zeller and Norma (Saastad) Schmid in Carrington, N.D. He graduated from Carrington High School in 1957. Douglas then attended NDSCS and NDSU. He married Myrtle Heinle on December 22, 1968, in Medina, N.D. They lived near Barlow, N.D. and they had three children, Chris, Nathan and Tim. Douglas worked as a farmer most of his life.

He was a collector of many things and liked fractal wood burning later in life. Doug was a member of Bethel Chapel, Carrington Bowling League and on the Board of Birtsel Township. He was also a member of Beginning Experience after losing his wife and there he met many good friends that he is still good friends with.

Doulas is survived by his loving companion, Nancy Dashner; three sons, Chris (Wendy) Schmid, Carrington, Nathan Schmid, West Fargo and Tim Schmid, New Rockford; two brothers, Roger (Jan) Schmid, Bismarck and Neal (Pam) Schmid, Sioux Falls, S.D.; one sister, Ginger (Forest) Wilkerson, Sheridan, Wyo.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and great-grandchild, Avalynn Rae Lunden.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.