The Winner of the Family Crest Design Contest is…

Happy New Year, Schmidts! With 210 days to go until our record-breaking family reunion, we would like to present our winning Schmidt Family Crest! For the last several centuries, wealthy European families received official family crests from the authorities for noble deeds, academic achievement, or exceptional service to one’s ruler. Our Schmidt ancestors were humble, […]

Thank You! We Raised $2000 to Rent the Events Center in 2016

THANK YOU to all the cousins who donated recently and helped us raise $2000 to rent the Clay County Regional Events Center for our world record attempt at the 2016 Schmidt Family Reunion! Let’s keep the momentum going by accomplishing another funding goal! The cousins who donated recently are: Karen & Wayne Anderson Sandra & Kevin Banwart Lila […]

RSVP to Win a Schmidt Reunion Insulated Bottle

Want a chance to win a Schmidt Reunion insulated steel beverage bottle? Go to https://www.schmidtsreunite.com/payment.php to RSVP & make a family contribution, and you will be entered into the raffle! This stainless steel insulator bottle holds 12 ounces of beverage, and has double wall insulation that keeps your drink chilled for hours. It’s durable and […]

Congrats to Brittani Willnauer on Winning Reunion Hoodie Raffle!

Congratulations to our cousin Brittani Willnauer of Kansas City on winning the reunion hoodie raffle! RSVP & pay family contribution at to be eligible for future raffles. Our winning cousin’s lineage: Brittani is the daughter of Jill Boyd, the granddaughter of Roger Schmidt, the great granddaughter of Bill Schmidt, the great great granddaughter of William Schmidt, […]