James R. Schmid

James R. "Schmitty" Schmid, age 85, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Pat of 57 years. James was born July 29, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Victoria Schmid. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1948. He then entered the Army in 1951, serving in Korea until 1953. James married Patricia M. Green on May 7, 1955 in Springfield. He worked as a Federal meat inspector for the USDA for 29 years. Jim retired in 1987 and enjoyed many years of fishing, hunting, travel, sports and spending time with family and friends. Preceded by his mother, wife Patricia and son-in-law Ron Pettit, James is survived by daughters Geri (Steve) Nelson, Kathy Pettit, Mary (Kevin) Myers all of Hastings, Janny (Dale Kroenke) Schmid of Park Rapids and Pam (Todd) Kasel of Hastings; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister Judy Walter of Richfield; in-laws Jim Green, Connie Borak and Arlene Vogel. A Memorial Mass, officiated by Father Cole Kracke will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 5 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2035 West FifteenthSt, Hastings with visitation two hours prior to Mass. Private interment with Military Honors will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers are Kurt Kohn, Paul McNamara, Steve Majeski, Cal Ruedy, John Endres, John Kusske and Pete Karpen. Memorials are preferred.