Wade Neil Schmidt, age 70 of Miles City, MT passed away on April 21, 2019 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Wade was born July 19, 1948 in Jordan, Montana to Nick and Amanda “Pete” Schmidt. He graduated from MSU in Bozeman, Montana. Then went on to work in law enforcement in Miles City, MT for 23 years, retiring as Chief of Police. He enjoyed photography, gardening, outdoors, wildlife and his best pal Molly B.
Wade is survived by his wife, Marie Schmidt, Mother, Amanda Schmidt, Sister, Terry (Tom) Grunhuvd, Son Dirk (Jolene) Schmidt, Daughter, Nicki (Ash) Hilliard, In-Laws, Marvin (Marla) Zimmer, Grandsons, Koley Schmidt, Jess Thomas, Russ Hillard, Nieces, Darci, Page, Erin as well as numerous cousins.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Jessie Beehler says
To all of the Schmidt family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your fond memories bring you peace in your time of grief. So sorry for your loss.
Ray Malley says
Wade trained me into Law Enforcement back in 1979. He taught me integrity and honor in my work and I’ve never forgotten Wade, think of him always. My thoughts and prayers go to the Shmidtt family. He will be deeply missed by me.
Eileen Reddick says
So sorry to hear of Wade’s passing. He was one of my favorite co-workers. Always cheerful and courteous to the people he brought in and kind and thoughtful to the dispatchers. Hope your memories help you through this difficult and sad time.
Helen J Deines says
Wade and grew up together and attended Cohagen grade school. Later we attended cchs mcc. Msu altho we ran in different crowds we were alwayx friendly. My sympathys pete n terry n the rest of family. Helen Johnsen Deines
Laurie Claypool says
To all of Wade’s family, we send our deepest thoughts and prayers! Hold onto your precious memories. Hugs to you all!
Duane, Laurie, Anna and Bryan Claypool
Tara and Jeff Bilharz says
I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers and condolences to you all.
Chad Irion says
Dirk and Nicki I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Christine Simonsen says
Dirk and Nicki, I am thinking of and praying for you and your families. I hope your pain is eased by joyful memories. – Sincerely, Chris
Deb Terrett says
Terry and family…I was so sad to hear of your loss of Wade…please know you, your Mom and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Larson says
So very sorry to hear this news. My heart and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Robbi Lucas says
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dirk and Nikki sending you big hugs. Love you.
Shirley Rolf says
Nikki and Dirk and families, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Alane Stabler says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.
Mary Snell says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Al and Sandy Cameron says
We are thinking of the Schmidt, Hilliard, and Grunhuvd families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Al has many fond memories of growing up in the Cohagen area next to the Schmidt family. Wade was part of many great memories. Hugs and prayers to all of you!
Scott and Brandi Gray says
Dirk and Nikki we are sorry to hear of the passing of your father!
May you find peace in this time of sorrow and we will keep you and your families in our prayers!
Jesse Leidholt says
Dear Dirk and family, Jim and I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.
Merry and Armando DeAnda says
Dirk and Nikki, So very sorry to hear of your loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.
Jane McWilliams Engdahl says
So sorry, Pete, Terry and Wades Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you folks.He will be dearly missed by many. In our younger years, we spent many good times in Cohagen, with the Schmidt’s. Sending our Love to all.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
To all of the Schmidt families — so sorry to hear about Wade — our thoughts and prayers are with your families — take care, Deb & Bob
Dodie Paxson says
Pete, Terry, Nikki & Dirk,
So sorry to hear of Wade’s passing. May you all find Peace in the sorrowful days ahead. Prayers and Hugs to all!
Dodie
Ken n Karen Strobel says
Dirk and Nikki, we are saddened to hear of your dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Charles Richards says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. So very sorry to hear of his passing.
Don Neese says
Sorry for the loss. Wade and I worked together for a lot years in law enforcement. Wade was always a great mentor. I still think back on some of the cases we worked together and the defendants we introduced to the jail. Wade will be missed. Remembered but not forgotten.
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
Chuck and I are feeling very sad in hearing of Wade’s passing. We will never forget the times we spent going to dances, the baseball games on Sundays at Cohagen, and even going to country music concerts in Billings. Those were such good memories and Wade will always be part of that. Sincere sympathy to you Pete, Terry, and the rest of Wade’s family. God Bless.
Connie Watts says
So very sorry to hear about Wade. I worked with him for a few years at the City, and liked him very much. Will always remember him fondly. God bless all Wade’s family.
Rhonda Bowers says
Dirk, Nicki and families, my deepest sympathy. Wade was a wonderful person and will be missed. hugs and prayers for you.
Joanne Richardson says
Terry, Pete, and families, My sincere sympathy to each of you at this time. So hard to lose a wonderful loved one. May time help heal your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
The family is in our thoughts and prayers. May all the good memories help in the days ahead
Beau Huft Family says
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all the family. Thinking of you all and praying for comfort.
Donald John and Alice Cameron says
OH do Don and I ever have a lot of memories of Wade! They are mostly from Cohagen School days for me. Wade was my very first crush. He always looked out for me went I started school in Cohagen as a 3rd grader and I thought he walked on water. Then when I was going to Beauty college in Miles City, he was on the police force there. He was still a very handsome guy and always so friendly —until 1 night I got a call to go get some friends and haul them home from the bar. It didn’t always happen but that night I was totally sober when I got there to play taxi driver. However I ended up being hauled in (by Wade) for an open container that 1 of my friends handed to me just as they saw Wade drive up and stop. Not at all funny at the time but we did laugh about many times over the years. He was very pro like but I could tell he kind of got a chuckle that night too. We lost track of Wade for a number of years as happens in life but we still remember him as a friend from the old days. So very sorry to hear that he has passed away. Our condolences and thoughts to his family.
Dawn Rhoads says
To the families of Wade, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you Terry and your mom.
Dorothy Nottveit Schwartzenberger says
Dirk and family so sorry for loss prayers for family . You are in my thoughts.
Konnie Shuey says
To Dirk and Nikki and your families, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Hold onto the good memories and fun times.
Doug and Teri Zook says
We are so shocked and saddened to hear that Wade passed away.
Doug has many memories as kids playing with Wade in Cohagen and says Wade always had the BEST Tonka toys:). He was afraid of horses, and if Doug rode over to Schmidt’s house on his horse, Wade would beat it inside – HA! He visited with him many times when Wade was selling cars for Selover in Billings.
He was a nice guy and very kind.
Our sincere condolences to Pete, Terry, and the rest of the family. We are sorry for your loss.
Doug and Teri Zook
Gary and Janie Owens says
Pete, Teri, Niki and Dirk. Wade’s passing certainly leaves an empty spot in my heart. He was a part of my life all through our childhood years and I have many good memories that Wade was a part of. I know this is a tough time for all of you and I hope you can find some comfort in knowing how much he meant to us.
Nick Clauson says
Pete, Teri and Wades family, sorry for losing him , He and I go way back to Cohagen school, softball and other events in the community. He always had a smile and was just a top notch guy! Know that you will all be in our prayers as you grieve for him. Sincerely, Nick & Betty Clauson
Mallett family says
S0 sorry for the loss of your Dad.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
DJ & Gloria Rath Milroy says
So sorry to hear about Wade. Deepest condolences and prayers with all of you.
Theresa A Curnan Bradshaw says
Sorry to hear about the loss of a special guy. Sorry for your lost Nikki and Dirk