Iven Alsleben (1933-2016)

We regret to announce the passing of our relative, Iven August Alsleben (1933-2016), who died in Silver Lake, Minnesota on July 2nd, 2016. He leaves behind his wife (our cousin), Dorothy (Schmidt) Alsleben; step-daughter, Teresa Olson; and several grandchildren. Iven was the husband of Dorothy Alsleben, son-in-law of Henry Schmidt Jr., grandson-in-law of Henry Schmidt […]

We Reunite Video

VIDEO: We Reunite

This Schmidt Family Reunion isn’t just about food and fun. It’s about nurturing deep family connections. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of something bigger than yourself. Please share this video, and urge your family to attend: July 30-31, Spencer, Iowa.

Martha (Lindemann) Schmidt and her Grandchildren (1913)

(Click the image to enlarge) Thank you to our cousin Sandra (Schmidt) Banwart of Algona, Iowa for this terrific photograph of Martha Elisabeth (Lindemann) Schmidt (1837-1923) (the wife of Conrad Jacob Schmidt, one of the original Schmidt immigrants to the West Bend, Iowa area) and twenty nine of her grandchildren! This picture was taken in […]

Eldwin Richard Schmidt (1928-2016)

We regret to report the passing of our cousin, Eldwin Richard Schmidt (1928-2016), which occurred on 14 February 2016 at his home in Winthrop, MN. Eldwin was 87 years old. He had been born in West Bend, IA on 12 August 1928, the son of Henry John Schmidt Jr. and Celina Pearl (Wirtz) Schmidt. Eldwin […]

Incredible Family Photos from Denise Lindemann

These incredible Schmidt family photos (and photos from the Lindemann, Jergens, and Van Loh branches of the family) were contributed this week by cousin Denise Lindemann! Check them out! Denise is the daughter of Marvin Lindemann, granddaughter of Carl Lindemann, great granddaughter of Lizzie (Schmidt) Lindemann, 2xgreat granddaughter of Conrad Schmidt, 3xgreat granddaughter of Dietrich […]