Emil Schmidt, age 85 of Turtle Lake, ND, died July 18th, 2013 in the Community Memorial Hospital of Turtle Lake.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 22, 2013 at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, north of Turtle Lake, with Pastor Curtis Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites provided by the American Legion Post 133 of Turtle Lake.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Goetz Funeral Chapel in Turtle Lake.

Emil was born September 2nd, 1927 on the family farm near Mercer, ND to John and Mary (Lentz ) Schmidt. He enlisted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1947. On February 26th, 1955, he was united in marriage to Esther Knodel of Ruso, ND. They made their home in Minot where together they raised their four children. Emil worked and retired as a Civil Service carpenter at Minot Air Force Base. After retiring, he and Esther moved to Turtle Lake. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Emil had a great passion for shooting pool and was extremely proud of the tournaments and trophies he won over the years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening up until the time of his death.

Emil is survived by his children: Clyde (Nancy) Schmidt of Minot, Crystal (Kevin) Brown of Des Lacs, Corey (Donna) Schmidt of Des Lacs, and Craig Schmidt of Turtle Lake; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Walker of Garrison; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Esther, his parents, three brothers (Hilbert, Rueben, & Lenard), and one sister (Carrie Fiedler).

Memorials are preferred to St Olaf Lutheran Church (1702 13th St. NW, Turtle Lake, ND 58575).