Alfred Schmitt

Alfred H. Schmitt, 81, of Frazer died Feb. 1, 2022.

He was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Lustre, the third child of four born to Ludwig and Charlotte (Wichman) Schmitt. He lived his entire life in Lustre on the Schmitt farm. He graduated from Lustre Christian High School and attended Multnomah Bible College where he met Dorothy Glyshaw. They married Sept. 4, 1959, at Church of the Air in Billings. They had three children: Perry Schmitt, Craig Schmitt and Melenie Stone and all were raised in the “new house” on the original farm where he grew up.

The EMB church was important to Alfred and Dorothy, and they attended this church their entire life. He was a part of “The Quartet” for many years, along with original members Don Traeholt, Ron Wall and Allen Wall. This quartet had changing members through the years, but was always a joy to listen to, including Schmeckfest.

He was also a pilot and had a passion for flying. They, along with Vern and Pat Wiens, flew to Alaska on a great adventure. Remembering him checking on crops in his wooden-winged Mooney are some of his family’s favorite memories. Farming was everything to him. He was ready to farm this spring and was working on his farm plan up until a few weeks ago. Folks in the community referred to him as the “energizer bunny” because he never stopped and his passion for the farm and this church were at the top of his list.

He also had a gift of drawing cars and designing things, whether it was a way to run the combine better or building a carport, he could fix anything. Words to describe him were talented, driven, funny, loyal, hardworking and honorable.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Perry Schmitt and Craig Schmitt; daughter Melenie Stone; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded i9n death by brothers, Erwin, Werner and Helmuth.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at the EMB Church in Lustre with Pastor Lee Button officiating. Burial was in the EMB Church Cemetery.