Verla Schmidt

Verla L. Schmidt, 85, Fargo, ND formerly of Pettibone, ND passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo.
Verla Ziesch was born October 20, 1930 in Pettibone, ND to August and Emma (Leapaldt) Ziesch. Verla received her education in Petersville Township Schools. She married Reinhold Schmidt on June 7, 1951 it Petersville Township. They farmed NW of Pettibone for most of their lives. In 2007 they moved to West Fargo.
Verla enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, quilting, playing piano and truly loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was active in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, served on the L.W.M.L. board and Homemakers Club in Pettibone.
She is survived by her husband Reinhold, West Fargo, ND; children, Delan (Kathryn) Schmidt, West Fargo, ND, Sheryl (Bruce) Cochran, Elm Creek, NE, James Schmidt, Chaska, MN; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert (Deloris) Ziesch, Duane (Karen) Ziesch and Delton Ziesch; two sisters, Darlene (John) Giger, Ardelle Loose, and one brother-in-law, Harry Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, (Lois Schmidt), and one brother-in-law, (Lawrence Loose).

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 11 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Pettibone, ND with Pastor Robert Hill, officiating.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 10 at Eddy Funeral Chapel.
Prayer Service: 7:00 PM, Friday, June 10 at Eddy Funeral Chapel.
Burial: Petersville Cemetery, rural Pettibone, ND.

Online guest book: www.eddyfuneralhome.com

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