James Schmidt

A funeral Mass for James “Jim” Schmidt, 73, of Dickinson will be 1:30 p. m. , Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Shannon Lucht celebrating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation for Jim will be from 10:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. , Wednesday, September 7 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a rosary led by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus at 7:00 p. m and vigil service to follow. Jim passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home in Dickinson surrounded by his family. James Donald was born September 22, 1942 in Bismarck, the son of Peter M. and Ida (Ferderer) Schmidt. He grew up on the family farm nine miles north of New Salem. Jim attended the local Garfield #3 country school, later graduating from New Salem High School in 1960. After graduation, Jim worked as a telegrapher for the Rail Road in New Salem. He then went to Minneapolis to attend Brown Institute of Broadcasting. Jim then moved to Bismarck and worked at KBMR for a year before continuing his education at Dickinson State College where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Jim served in the US Army in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 111 days due to a medical condition. While a DSU student, he worked for KDIX as a DJ, TV and weather broadcaster. It was during this time that he met Ottilia (Paula) Fleckenstein. They were married on June 5, 1970 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson. In 1979, Jim began his career in Real estate and continued with LaDuke & Associates until 2016. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Eagles and Knights of Columbus. Jim enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, watching NFL and NBA and attending grandson Alex’s basketball and baseball games. Jim enjoyed various coffee groups through the years and the great friendships he made. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and funny phrases the family lovingly termed his “Jim-isms”. Jim is survived by his wife, Paula; children, Cary Jo (Gary Huschka) of Dickinson, Bryan (Dana Strandemo) of Renton, WA, and Kimberly Schmidt of Fargo; grandchildren, Alex Huschka and Rylee Schmidt; siblings, Robert Schmidt of Bismarck, Charleen (Steve Garcia) of Dallas, TX, and Carol (Ken Pinks) of Bismarck, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Ida Schmidt; and an infant son.


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Burial Date: September 8, 2016
Church Queen of Peace Catholic Church

Funeral Mass: Thursday: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND