Ernest R. Schmitt, age 85, of Fromberg, MT passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Billings Clinic Comfort Care.
Ernie was born in Miles City, Montana to Michael and Katherine (Hjorth) Schmitt on May 29, 1928. He spent his first years on the Meredith Community homestead and attended early grade school years there. He graduated from Custer County High School, going on to Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. Following college, he went to work for ASCS, becoming a field representative at the state level. After an early retirement he spent winters in Texas and Arizona. Also later traveling abroad until settling permanently in Fromberg, Montana until recently moving to Aspen Meadows Assisted Living in Billings where he was kindly and compassionately cared for until being hospitalized at Billings Clinic where he also received the same compassionated care.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister, four older sisters and one brother. He is survived by a nephew Claude (Karen) Adamson of Glendive and numerous other nephews and nieces; also a close neighbor Steve Schomer who was a helping hand during his older years.
Thank you to all the care he received at both Billings Aspen Meadows and Billings Clinic ICU Cardiac and Comfort Care.
Private family graveside services are planned. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Private Services
Tuesday December 24, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Private Services
Tuesday December 24, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Alice Robinson says
Dear. Frinds, just found this…. wish i Could be with you at this time I cared for also………all my love. Alice..
Marvin Nelson says
RIP Ernie. An old classmate and roomate. Marv
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Ernest Schmitt – May you find comfort in your loving memories, great pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mr. Schmitt. It was not God purpose that mankind suffer and die (Romans 5:12). God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). The Paradise that was originally promised for the earth in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled causing God’s “will to be done as in Heaven also upon Earth” (Matthew 6:9, 10). Please find comfort in Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Kistia (Johnson) Golie says
Claude, Karen and Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I know how dear Ernest was to you. I always enjoyed working with him and you all while I was with the Miles City office. Sending prayers during this difficult time for you all. God Bless
Ron & Judy Frasch says
You know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and in our hearts. We feel like we knew ‘Unc’ because of all you have shared about him through the years. He will be missed…and we’ll miss the stories! But glad for the good memories! Our Love and Care, Ron & Judy