Alberta M Schmidt
December 3, 1919 ~ February 20, 2015
Alberta M. Schmidt, age 95 of Elma, IA passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Colonial Manor in Elma.
Alberta May was born on December 3, 1919 to Archie and Linnie (Baker) Walker in Grundy Center, IA. When she was a little girl she moved with her family to the Elma area where she attended and graduated from Elma High School in 1938. Alberta was united in marriage to John G. Schmidt on December 14, 1939. The couple made their home on the Schmidt family farm where they raised their eight children. After John’s death in 1974, Alberta moved into town and worked at Colonial Manor for a number of years. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, quilting and crocheting. Alberta was a very active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church serving many offices on the Ladies Aid. She was a Hospice Volunteer, and a member of the Colonial Manor Auxiliary.
Alberta is survived by her children, Kenneth (Konnie) Schmidt of Elma, IA, Myron Schmidt of Sparks, NV, Robert (Kim) Schmidt of Pine Island, MN, Linda (David) Hovey of Cresco, IA, Wanda (David) Westphal of Decorah, IA, Karen (Gary) Lueck of Plymouth, MN, John (Barbara) Schmidt of Nora Springs, IA and Laura (Nathan) McGee of Peabody, KS; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two brothers, Clifford (Arlene) Walker of Stewartville, MN and Clyde (Bernice) Walker of Charles City, IA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 1974; one brother, Glenn Walker and one daughter-in-law, Lorena Jo Schmidt.
Please accept our sincere condolences. May the words quoted from this song bring you a measure of comfort as it did for us.
“If a man or woman should die, can they live again?
Hear the promise God has made:
He will call; The dead will answer.
They shall live at his command.
For he will have a longing
For the work of his own hand.
So have faith, and do not wonder,
For our God can make us stand.
And we shall live forever,
As the work of his own hand “(Job 14:13-15)
Our thoughts & prayers for Alberta’s family during this sad time. Fond memories from church & passing her home while out for walks. She would be out gardening. Strength & Peace for her loved ones. 95 years of life is a full life. God Bless. Deb Morrison
Prayers and warm thoughts to the Alberta Schmidt family, been many years but she was always there for her family and church, god bless. Shirley