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Household of Peter Wilm (Peter Wilm "Pete") "Pete" Smidt

He is married to Patricia Ann Mittag.

They got married on September 2, 1947 at Good Hope Meth. Chr., Union Twp., Kossuth Co., IA, he was 24 years old.

Peter Wilm "Pete" Smidt oo Patricia Ann "Pat" Mittag

Marriage sources: Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, vol 106 # 24, 4 Sep 1997, pg. 10 col 4 & 5

"Pete and Pat Smidt celebrated 50th their wedding anniversary Tuesday, September 2. The couple were married September 2, 1947 at Good Hope Methodist Chruch in Lone Rock."

The Algona [IA] Upper Des Moines, vol 140 # 39, 23 Sept 2004, pg A8 col 3

"Florence Ida Dodds ... was baptized ... 1921 ... in the Good Hope Methodist Church near Lone Rock ... She was united in marriage ... in the Good Hope Methodist church near Lone Rock ..."

Author: Mabus, Joan; et al.; Title: «u»Germania-Lakota IA 1892-1992 Centennial«/u», (Publication site: Lk. Mills, IA, Publisher: Germania-Lakota Centennial Comm., Publication date: MCMXCII). pg. 348, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

Author: Henriksen, Letty; Title: e-mail regarding Good Hope Meth. Chr., (Publication site: Kossuth Co., IA, Publisher: Letty, Publication date: xxiv Jan MMXIV)

"It is located in Union township."
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Notes about Peter Wilm (Peter Wilm "Pete") "Pete" Smidt

Peter Wilm "Pete" Smidt

Sources: Author: Mabus, Joan; et al.; Title: «u»Germania-Lakota IA 1892-1992 Centennial«/u», (Publication site: Lk. Mills, IA, Publisher: Germania-Lakota Centennial Comm., Publication date: MCMXCII). pg. 348, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

"Pete married Pat Mittag and they farmed the home place until they moved to Fairmont, Minnesota. They have seven children: Jack, David, Mark, Mary, Lois, Philip, and Jared."

Peter was born in March or April of 1923. He was 17 mo. when he emigrated to U.S.A. in Sept., 1924

Buffalo Center (IA) Trib., vol 106 # 24, 4 Sep 1997, pg 10 cols 4 & 5

"Pete and Pat Smidt ... farmed in the Lakota area for many years before moving to Fairmont, Minnesota is 1983. They moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas in April of 1997.

... the couple's children have given them a trip to Pete's birthplace in Germany. They plan to take this trip in the spring of 1998.

... The couple has 10 grandchildren.

Greetings may be sent to Pete and Pat at their address: 31 Slifer Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714."

Buffalo Center (Ia.) Trib., Vol. 109 # 25, 7 Sep MM, pg 3 col 5

"FOUR GENERATIONS ... of the Peter and Pat Smidt family, formerly of this area, now residing at Bella Vista, Arkansas, are pictured in this submitted photo. Shown in the front row, left to right, are: Sarah Smidt Gilchrist of Belton,Missouri, holding her daughter, Megan Gilchrist, and they are seated next to great-grandmother of Megan, Pat Smidt. Standing, in the same order, are : Megan's great-grandfather, Peter Smidt, and her grandfather, Dr. David Smidt of Orange City. Dr. David is the son of Pete and Pat. Sarah's mother, Helen Smidt, is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kramersmeier."

Author: American Family Immigration Ctr, www.ellisislandrecords.org, (Publication site: Ellis Is. NJ, Publisher: A.F.I.C., Publication date: MM)

"Smidt, Peter W. Ethnicity: Germany - German ... Residence: Bunderhammrich, Germany Date of Arrival: 17 Sep 1924 Age on Arrival: 1y Gender: M Marital Status: S Ship of Travel: Columbus Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany"

Buffalo Center Trib., Vol 111 #60 27 Feb 2003, pg 8 col 3

"Plan Card Shower For Pete Smidt Pete Smidt A Card Shower for Pete Smidt is planned for Monday, March 3. Cards may reach him at 31 Slifer Drive, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714. Pete is a former resident of Lakota and he would appreciatehearing from friends in the area. See the advertisement in this issue of the Tribune. Happy Birthday, Pete!"

Op. cit. pg 3 col 4. "80th Birthday Card Shower for Pete Smidt whose special day is Monday, March 3 Cards will reach him at 31 Slifer Dr Bella Vista, AR 72714 Happy Birthday, Pete!"

Buffalo Ctr. (Iowa) Trib., Vol 119. # 25, 25 Aug 2010, pg. 3, cols. 5 & 6

[Col. 5]

"Pete and Pat Smidt Celebrate 63rd Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Smidt of Fayetteville, AR will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary with a card shower.

Pete and Pat joined in holy matrimony on September 2, 1947 at Good Hope Methodist Church in Algona, IA. Their years have been blessed with seven children: Jack, David, Mark, Mary, Lois, Philip, and Jared; sixteen grandchildren: Jason,Sarah, Matthew, Elizabeth, Naomi, Jeremiah, Adam, Gaby, Shiela, Jacob, Nathaniel, Elisabeth, Satchel, Solomon, Seth, and Samuel; six great-grandchildren: Megan, Caleb, Nicholas, Joshua, Aaron and Rebekah.

Friends and family may send well-wishes to the couple at 4230 N.W. Meadow Creek Circle # 108, Fayetteville, AR 72703."

Author: Smidt, Mark; Talk to David Navorska, (Publication site: Fayetteville, AR, Publisher: MS, Publication date: Thanksgiving Day, MMXIV)

"His [Peter's] middle name is Willm.

Author: Navorska, Betty; Title: talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: in proximo Grove, OK, Publisher: BKMN, Publication date: v Dec MMXVII), Repository: The Æther

Betty said that Pete Smidt died today. When David asked who made the Face Book announcement, Betty said "Mary". Mary Hillburg is Pete's daughter. The death occurred in the morning and it was unexpected.

At a memorial service for Pete, his confirmation booklet was on display. It showed Pete was confirmed at St. Paul's Ev. Luth. Chr., in Lakota, IA on viii May MCMXXXVIII The service was held on Wed. 27 Dec 2017 in Fayetteville, AR.

Author: Gray, R & D; Title: "Peter Wilm Smidt," (Publication site: Fayetteville, AR, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xxiii Dec MMXVII)

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186072406/peter-wilm-smidt

"Peter Wilm Smidt Birth 3 Mar 1923 Germany Death 5 Dec 2017 (aged 94) Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Burial Fayetteville National Cemetery Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA Memorial ID 186072406

Peter Wilm Smidt, age 94, passed away suddenly in his Fayetteville home on Tuesday, December 5. He was born in Ostfriesland, Germany on March 3, 1923.

As a young child he immigrated to the United States with his parents Jasper and Berenje Smidt and settled on a farm in northern Iowa. When he was 20 years old, his farming life was interrupted by World War II, as he was deployed to the South Pacific where he remained for over 2 years, fighting in ground combat for the US Army in New Guinea, the Philippines, and the Japanese Occupation. During the Leyte Island operation in the Philippines, his unit, the 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, was cited for "conspicuous gallantry and the accomplishment of an extremely hazardous mission" by G.C. Marshall, the United States Secretary of War. Marshall also commended the unit for their "outstanding courage and fortitude", characteristics that Peter would continue to exemplify in his life after the war.

Upon returning home at a time when no one understood the devastating after affects of war and PTSD, he carved out a life that would remain consistent and steadfast, following his father's footsteps and remaining a farmer. In 1946 he met his wife Patricia and they were married on September 2, 1947. True to his character and the vows of commitment exchanged on that day, he remained side by side with her for 70 years until his death finally parted them.

He and his wife raised 7 children on their farm in Iowa, instilling in each one the value of integrity, hard work and responsibility. Even though he personally had to leave school after 9th grade to work on the family farm, he was a strong advocate of quality education and served on the Lakota, Iowa school board and took great interest and pride in the academic achievements of his children.

He was a devoted Christian who modeled a lifestyle of service and faith as he served as a church deacon, Sunday School teacher, worker with the Okoboji Lakes Bible and Missionary Conference, and a Gideon speaker and distributor. He also had a wonderful singing voice and he and his brother William enjoyed singing songs about Jesus whom they both loved with all their hearts.

After leaving farming in 1983, he had a second career with the Green Giant company in Blue Earth, Minnesota where he became a popular and well-respected supervisor who won people over, both his peers and those he supervised, with his strong work ethic and friendly, patient personality.

He retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1997 where he and his wife Pat were active in the Evangelical Free Church. They later moved to Fayetteville where some of his best times were spent ushering Razorback football game where his outgoing nature and genuine interest in everyone he met made him many friends.

Those that knew Peter were greatly influenced by him and will remember him as a man of strong character. He had the ability to make people laugh and smile as his humor, loyalty, kindness, and consistency endeared many to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill. Survivors include his his wife of 70 years Patricia, his children Jack (Carol Jo) of Buffalo Center, Iowa; David (Helen) of Spirit Lake, Iowa; Mark of Fayetteville; Mary Hillburg (Daryl) of Algona, Iowa; Lois Joy of Boone, Iowa; Phil (Jennifer) of Lynnwood, Washington; Jared (Laura) of Gig Harbor, Washington, 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, his sister Jane of Buffalo Center, Iowa; and his well-loved Schnauzer Sisi.

Burial with military honors will take place in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville. A private memorial service will follow.

Created by: R & D Gray Added: 23 Dec 2017 Find A Grave Memorial 186072406"
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    Birthday March 3, 1923

    • The temperature on March 3, 1923 was between 1.3 °C and 7.5 °C and averaged 4.8 °C. There was 1.2 mm of rain. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 19, 1922 to August 4, 1925 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck II, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1923: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 7.1 million citizens.
      • January 11 » Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments.
      • August 2 » Vice President Calvin Coolidge becomes U.S. President upon the death of President Warren G. Harding.
      • August 18 » First British Track and Field championships for women, London.
      • September 1 » The Great Kantō earthquake devastates Tokyo and Yokohama, killing about 105,000 people.
      • October 13 » Ankara becomes the capital of Turkey.
      • October 29 » Turkey becomes a republic following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.

    Christening day May 8, 1938

    • The temperature on May 8, 1938 was between -1.0 °C and 11.7 °C and averaged 5.6 °C. There was 5.8 hours of sunshine (38%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from June 24, 1937 to July 25, 1939 the cabinet Colijn IV, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1938: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 8.6 million citizens.
      • February 4 » Adolf Hitler appoints himself as head of the Armed Forces High Command.
      • February 18 » Second Sino-Japanese War: During the Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone International Committee is renamed "Nanking International Rescue Committee", and the safety zone in place for refugees falls apart.
      • April 25 » U.S. Supreme Court delivers its opinion in Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins and overturns a century of federal common law.
      • May 26 » In the United States, the House Un-American Activities Committee begins its first session.
      • July 3 » World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58km/h).
      • October 30 » Orson Welles broadcasts his radio play of H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, causing anxiety in some of the audience in the United States.

    Day of marriage September 2, 1947

    • The temperature on September 2, 1947 was between 11.3 °C and 22.4 °C and averaged 16.9 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. There was 12.1 hours of sunshine (89%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from July 3, 1946 to August 7, 1948 the cabinet Beel I, with Dr. L.J.M. Beel (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1947: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 9.5 million citizens.
      • January 25 » Thomas Goldsmith Jr. files a patent for a "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device", the first ever electronic game.
      • March 12 » Cold War: The Truman Doctrine is proclaimed to help stem the spread of Communism.
      • April 9 » The Glazier–Higgins–Woodward tornadoes kill 181 and injure 970 in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
      • May 3 » New post-war Japanese constitution goes into effect.
      • October 1 » The North American F-86 Sabre flies for the first time.
      • November 2 » In California, designer Howard Hughes performs the maiden (and only) flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"), the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built.

    Day of death December 5, 2017

    • The temperature on December 5, 2017 was between 5.4 °C and 9.1 °C and averaged 7.6 °C. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koning Willem-Alexander (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 2013 up to present prince from the Netherlands (also called Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, November 5, 2012 to Thursday, October 26, 2017 the cabinet Rutte II, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Thursday, October 26, 2017 to present the cabinet Rutte III, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In the year 2017: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 17.1 million citizens.
      • January 20 » Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America, becoming the oldest person to assume the office.
      • April 9 » The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, take place.
      • May 27 » Andrew Scheer takes over after Rona Ambrose as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
      • June 3 » London Bridge attack: Eight people are murdered and dozens of civilians are wounded by Islamist terrorists. Three of the attackers are shot dead by the police.
      • October 27 » Catalonia declares independence from Spain.
      • December 10 » ISIL is defeated in Iraq.
    

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