Robert J. Schmit (Osmond)

Robert J. Schmit, 76, of Osmond died on Monday, February 20, 2012, in his home. Services will be held Friday, February 24th at 10AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Osmond with Fr. Roger Schmit officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 23rd, from 5-8PM with a rosary at 7PM at St. Mary's church.

Robert John Schmit was born August 11, 1935, to Joseph and Rose (Pochop) Schmit. He was baptized at St. Mary's Church. He attended St. Mary's Elementary School, and graduated from Osmond Public High School in 1953. After graduation he farmed with his parents until 1958 when he entered the armed services completing his tour of duty in March of 1960.

On November 21, 1960, Robert was united in marriage to Bona Jean K. Juergens (Bonnie) in Fordyce at St. John the Baptist Church. The couple spent their entire married life farming and raising their family in the Osmond area, retiring into Osmond in 2001.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of Osmond; children, Therese Swanson (Donald) of York NE, Patrick Schmit (Nellie) of Wausa NE, Janelle North (Jerry) of Brunswick NE, Marlin Schmit (Shellee) of Osmond NE, Beth Riggert (Doug) of Omaha NE, Aaron Schmit of Osmond NE, Mark Schmit (Ashley) of Lincoln NE, Cheryl Dodds (Chuck) of McClelland IA; nineteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and one step-great grandchild; brother, Eugene Schmit (Elsie) of McLean; sister, Mary Rose Schainost of Norfolk; sister-in-law, Marietta Schmit of Norfolk; brothers-in-law, Wayne Juergens of Yankton, SD, Gary Juergens of Liberty, TN, Ralph (Kathy) Juergens of Goodlettsville, TN, and Jerry Juergens of Lincoln, NE; numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leo; and brothers-in-law, Norbert Beckman and Stanley Schainost.