Steven M. Schmidt
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Steven M. Schmidt, age 72 of North Branch passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at M Health Fairview Hospital in Wyoming.
Steve was born on October 1, 1949 in Rush City to parents, Harvey and Esther (Howard) Schmidt. He graduated from North Branch High School in 1968. Steve married right after high school and moved to Two Harbors where he worked in the logging industry. He eventually found his way into missionary work and spent time in Haiti from 1981 to 1984 and again from 1990 to 1993. He went to Bethel University in 1993 and completed his degree in Seminary. Steve became a minister at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul where he worked until his retirement. He loved woodworking, remodeling homes and reading. He was passionate about his time volunteering with ESRA (English Springer Rescue of America) taking care of and fostering dogs. He married Therese Salwasser on November 7, 1999 in St. Paul.
Steve is survived by his wife, Therese; daughters, Anna Schmidt of Salem, N.C. and Katie Russel of France; brother, Fred (Dee Dee Magnuson) Schmidt of St. Paul; grandson, Marshall Hildreth; stepson, Damon Murray of Hastings; stepdaughters, Janel Watts of Hastings and Amy Murray of West St. Paul as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Esther.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at the Harris Covenant Church in Harris.
Memorials may be directed to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Grandstrand Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North Branch. www.grandstrandfh.com