Merlyn Schmidt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merlyn Schmidt of Elk Run Heights, Iowa, born in Van Wert, Iowa, who passed away on April 30, 2021 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Schmidt and Callie Johnson Schmidt; his former wife Janice Naasz; his siblings, Ray, Lewis, Clifford, Harold, Cecil Schmidt, Doris Jacoby and Virginia Aneweer; and his stepgranddaughter Kaitlyn.
He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Walsh Shea; his children, Tammie Collum (Steve) and Todd (Kerrie); his stepchildren, Lori Cooper (Bernard), Teresa Kwasnik (Michael) and Steve Shea (Monica); and his sister Esther Magnuson. He is also survived by numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: Unity Point-Allen Hospital Hospice or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Evansdale.
