Obituary of Donald Smidt

Donald John Smidt passed away in Lake Havasu City on December 12, 2016 at the age of 89. He was born to George and Vlasta (Dostal) Smidt in Wisner, Nebraska on July 7, 1927. Donald was proud to have served his country in the United States Army. He was born and raised in Wisner, Nebraska where he met his true love Bernice Ott and married her on May 19, 1946. They were blessed with 55 years together before Bernice went to be with the Lord. They had a loving household where the children came first and harsh words were never spoken. Donald was an ordained school teacher for 35 years at St Paul's Lutheran School as well as Choir Director for the church. He was able to lead many students to the Lord throughout his career. He had a love for history and enjoyed traveling to many historic places around the world. Donald is preceded in death by his wife; Bernice Smidt, his parents; George and Vlasta Smidt, and his sisters; Norma and Doris. He is survived by his daughters; Vickie (Albert) Pastor, Patti (Bubby) Jones, Lisa (Vince) Zarndt, and Becky (Rip) Williams, as well as 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and Condolences can be sent to Donald's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com