Dec. 25, 2023
Cynthya “Cyndy” L. Schmidt, 69, of rural Darwin, passed away Dec. 25, at her home. Funeral service was Dec. 30, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating was the Rev. Gerhard Bode. Organist: Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon. Congregational hymns: “On Eagle’s Wings” and “Peace in the Valley.” Casket bearers: Lonnie Kohls, Kelly Cummings, Kevin Piehl, Gene Runke, Louie Fallon, Jerry Ebert.
Cynthya “Cyndy” Lynn Schmidt was born on March 31, 1954, in Kenmare, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Ray “Junior” and Anna Mae (Olsen) Bryant. Cyndy was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Kenmare, North Dakota and Hutchinson. She was a graduate of the Kenmare High School Class of 1972.
On April 20, 1974, Cyndy was united in marriage to Loren Schmidt at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Joshua and Jason. Cyndy and Loren resided in rural Darwin. They shared 49 years of marriage.
Cyndy was employed at Hutchinson Technology, Inc. in Hutchinson for 31 years. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Cyndy enjoyed gardening, canning, bird watching and antiquing. She especially loved chickens, and it didn’t matter if they were running around outside or as a knick-knack on her shelf. Cyndy cherished spending time with her family and friends the most; especially the time after retirement taking care of her grandkids and her parents, as they aged.
Cyndy passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at her home in rural Darwin, at the age of 69 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Cyndy is survived by her husband, Loren Schmidt of rural Darwin; children, Joshua Schmidt and his wife, Christina of rural Darwin, Jason Schmidt of rural Darwin; grandchildren, Tarrell Kurtz-Taylor, Olivia Schmidt, Layton Schmidt; sisters-in-law, Darlene (Schmidt) Piehl, Patricia (Schmidt) Kohls; many other relatives and friends.
Cyndy is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Anna Mae Bryant; father-in-law, Carl Schmidt; mother-in-law Delores (Miller) Schmidt.
Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com.
