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Arlyn Melva Mininger Schmidt © Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. 07-2018 Submitted by: Glenn
November 10, 1931 ~ July 29, 2018
Arlyn Mininger Schmidt was born to Herman and Clara Litwiller Mininger on November 10, 1931 in Gratiot County, Michigan. Her passing in the early Sunday morning hours of July 29, 2018 marked the end of eighty-six years of life.
Her first five years were spent at Ithaca, Michigan. She then moved with her family to Harrison, Michigan, where she received her education. She spent many happy years helping on the farm and in the home.
At the age of 13 she gave her heart to her Savior and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite by Minister Frank Haynes. This faith was precious to her, and she endeavored to be faithful to the Lord and the Church throughout her life.
On January 31, 1954 she was married to Glade Schmidt of Goltry, Oklahoma who expressed many times how God gave him a “jewel”. Their marriage of 64 years was blessed with four daughters and two sons.
We all knew Mother as one who “would rise up early while it was yet night” to have her devotions. We often felt comforted and blessed just knowing she was praying for us. Mom was one who “stretched out her hand to the poor and reached forth her hands to the needy” in a quiet, humble way which caused her to be loved and appreciated by both friends and strangers. She and dad welcomed many people into their home from all walks of life, not only for meals, but also to live with them for short periods of time. Even in her last months, when her mind was afflicted with dementia, the nurses and doctors still recognized her as a “woman that feared the Lord and (they) praised her.”
Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all remember her singing, “Twilight is stealing over the sea, Shadows are falling dark on the lee. . .” She instilled in all of us a love for poetry, and we never grew tired of sitting by her side while she read countless stories to us.
Left behind, but longing to join her, is her husband, Glade; also two sons, Randy and Grace Schmidt and Troy and Valerie Schmidt, both of Goltry, Oklahoma; two daughters, Susan and Eugene Schultz of Neodesha, Kansas and Judy and Sylvanus Peachey of Belleville, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren, Nicole and Jason Schneider and their two children, Jackson and Andrea, Jennifer and Kurt Holdeman, Jill and Alex Smith, Amber Peachey, Lori Peachey, Shane and Kate Schmidt, Janae Schmidt, Joel Schmidt; siblings, Ellen and Carl Kuepfer of Goltry, Oklahoma, Richard and Twila Mininger of Hiawatha, Kansas, Carol and Albert Koehn and Newel and Jane Mininger both of Barren, Wisconsin and sister-in-law, Verla Johnson of Goltry, Oklahoma.
Their first-born daughter, Starla, preceded her in death two years ago; also infant daughter, Ruth; one sister, Donnalee Toews Schmidt; her parents; two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.
Funeral service for Arlyn will be Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Goltry. Burial will follow at Karoma Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. Viewing will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Viewing and memory service will be at 7:00 p.m. at the church. www.lanmanmemorials.com
Glade Gene Schmidt © Enid News and Eagle 11-09-2020 Submitted by: Glenn © Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. 11-2020 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
May 11, 1926 - November 8, 2020
Glade Gene Schmidt was born to John H. and Ella Buller Schmidt on May 11, 1926, at Enid, Oklahoma. His entire life was spent in the Goltry and Enid communities where he received his education and raised his five children: Starla, Susan, Judy, Randy and Troy. He answered the final call of God and stepped over Jordan on November 8, 2020, at the age of 94 at the Fairview Fellowship Home.
On January 31, 1954, he was married to Arlyn Mininger at Harrison, Michigan. After 64 years of marriage, his wife passed away. He then moved into the Fairview Fellow Home, where he lived until his passing, often commenting about the wonderful care he received there.
Glade was a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, at Goltry. He was a man of prayer and turned to God with all his needs whether great or small. His favorite, often-quoted Bible verse was, "And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) His confidence in this promise enabled him to view all of life in a most optimistic way.
Glade established Schmidt Storm Shelters in 1957. He thoroughly enjoyed operating this business. His goal was satisfied customers. He successfully operated the business until his retirement.
Service for Glade will be Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Goltry. Burial will follow at Karoma Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. Viewing will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and viewing will be at 6:30 p.m. at the church and memories of Glade will be at 7:00 p.m. www.lanmanmemorials.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
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Glade Gene Schmidt was born to John H. and Ella Buller Schmidt on May 11, 1926, at Enid, Oklahoma. His entire life was spent in the Goltry and Enid communities where he received his education. He answered the final call of God and stepped over Jordan on November 8, 2020, at the age of 94.
At the age of 22, he surrendered his life to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on March 20, 1949, by Minister Reuben Koehn at Goltry, Oklahoma. Dad’s unwavering faith clear to the end enriched our lives and the lives of all that knew him.
On January 31, 1954, he was married to Arlyn Mininger at Harrison, Michigan. After 64 years of marriage, his wife passed away. Dad then moved into the Fairview Fellowship Home. He much appreciated the care he received and made friends with both workers and residents, freely sharing with them the benefits and blessings of serving the Lord.
Dad was a man of prayer and turned to God with all his needs whether great or small. He put great importance in family devotions. Even after we were all gone from home, it was the common way of ending an evening together. This practice continued in the nursing home as long as he was able. He would often tell us how much he appreciated us and was interested in our spiritual well-being.
His favorite, often-quoted Bible verse was, “And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) His confidence in this promise enabled him to view all of life in a most optimistic way.
All through our growing up years and beyond, we recall bicycling with dad, an activity he loved doing with his children and grandchildren. He also planned many outings and picnics at a nearby lake for both family and friends.
After several years of being a painter, Dad became a life-long storm shelter builder, an occupation he thoroughly enjoyed and stayed interested in long after retirement.
Besides being a youth leader and Sunday School teacher for many years, Dad is probably most remembered for his avid love for tract work. Handing out tracts to his customers, health care providers, and associates was an integral part of his life. He was an active local “missionary” in his home community, talking to many people and encouraging them to serve the Lord.
While he leaves no earthly treasures behind, he has left us with the assurance of riches untold in the heavenly realm.
Left to cherish his memories are four children, Susan and Eugene Schultz of Fredonia, Kansas, Judy and Sylvanus Peachey of Belleville, Pennsylvania, Randy and Grace Schmidt, and Troy and Valerie Schmidt, both from Goltry; a special part of the family, Earle Decker; eight grandchildren, Nicole and Jason Schneider and their two children, Jackson and Andrea, Jennifer and Kurt Holdeman, Jill and Alex Smith and daughter, Valentina, Amber and Jake Hershberger, Lori Peachey, Shane and Kate Schmidt, Janae Schmidt, Joel and Danielle Schmidt; one sister, Verla Johnson; in-laws, Ellen and Carl Kuepfer, Carol and Albert Koehn, Richard and Twila Mininger, Newell and Jane Mininger.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlyn; first-born daughter, Starla; infant daughter, Ruth; three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law, and his parents.
Service for Glade will be Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Goltry. Burial will follow at Karoma Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. Viewing will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and viewing will be at 6:30 p.m. at the church and memories of Glade will be at 7:00 p.m. www.lanmanmemorials.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
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