This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarthannKohlFuhs Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4239/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Schmidt, Fern M. Rodenburg November 28, 1915 - March 9, 2007 The Daily Nonpareil 3/10/2007 Fern M. Schmidt, age 91, passed away March 9th, 2007 at Bethany Lutheran. She was born November 28, 1915 in Neola Township to the late John and Wilhelmina Rodenburg. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High and taught school in her early years. Fern and husband Adolph farmed in the Boomer Township area before his passing in 1978. She is also preceded in death by her son, Dale H. Schmidt who died in the Vietnam War; and great granddaughter, Beth Rank. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Kenneth (Henry) and his wife, Joyce, of Crescent, Gary and his wife, Cheryl, of Kansas City, Mo., and Frederick and his wife, Barbara, of Missouri Valley; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister, Pearl Tiarks, of Billings, Mont.; nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Monday 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 30907 Coldwater Ave, Honey Creek, Pastor David R. Kuhnle, officiant. Fern ! was a longtime member of that church. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. John's Church. Family suggest memorials to the church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.