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Personal data Cpl. William (William "Bill") "Bill" Smidt 


Household of Cpl. William (William "Bill") "Bill" Smidt

He is married to Arvilla Pearl Murra.

They got married on February 5, 1954 at First Bapt. Chr., Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA, he was 25 years old.

William Smidt oo Arvilla Pearl Murra

Sources: Author: Meyer, Mrs. Shirley; Title: e-mail to Betty Navorska, (Publication location: Cherokee Vlg., AR, Publisher: SWM, Publication date: i Jan MMIV)

"... We are going to Bill and Orv. 50th, will be leaving tomorrow. ..."

Author: Navorska, Betty; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication location: Irving, TX, Publisher: BKMN, Publication date: ii Jan MMIV)

"... They were married in the Baptist Church in Buffalo Center ... probably on a Friday or Saturday evening ... I was young so I do not remember the details, I was more interested in the romance of the wedding ..."

Author: Smidt, Arvilla; Title: Christmas letter to David A. Navorska family, (Publication location: Blue Spgs MO, Publisher: AMS, Publication date: postmarked vi Dec MMIV)

"This year started with Elisabeth, Kathy's daughter, and Peter Ashmore choosing January 2, 2004 as their wedding day .... Our 50th wedding anniversary was on February 5th and we celebrated it the mourning after the wedding with an open house brunch, since so many of our family and friends were here for the wedding.
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Child(ren):

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  2. (Not public)
  3. (Not public)
  4. William Jay Smidt  1963-1963
  5. (Not public)


Notes about Cpl. William (William "Bill") "Bill" Smidt

William "Bill" 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.

"Bill married Arvilla Murra and they farmed southwest of Lakota. They have four children: Kathy, Ginny, Joyce, and Jon. Bill and Arvilla now reside in Eau Claire, Wisconsin."

Residences: ca. 1992 - Blue Spgs, MO; Kansas City, MO. A retirement home.

The Algona [IA] Upper Des Moines, vol 139 # 7, 13 Feb 2003, pg. A6 cols. 5 & 6

"Susan Murra July 27, 1910 - February 3, 2003 Bancroft - ... is survived by her four children: Arvilla (and Bill) Smidt of Blue Springs, Mo.; ... Susan was preceded in death by ... one grandson, William Jay Smidt; ..."

Betty Navorska 1988 personal knowledge

Author: Navorska, Betty; Title: Message by cell tel. text, (Publication site: Cook, MN, Publisher: BKMN, Publication date: xvii Nov MMXIII)

"Bill Schmidt passed away. don't know any details at all."

Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 122, # 47, 20 Nov 2013, Pg. 5, Cols. 1 & 2.

[Col. 1]

"William "Bill" Smidt

William "Bill Smidt, 85, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on November 12, 2013 at Vitas Hospice Care in Kansas City, MO. Funeral service was held November 16 at Tri-City Ministries, Independence, MO. Burial was in Swan Lake Memorial Park, Grain Valley.

Bill was a farmer in northern Iowa for over 30 years, following which time, he moved to Wisconsin and Missouri, where he pursued a successful career in dietary management, serving as the Missouri president of Certified Dietary Managers for many years. He was a constant leader in his local church, dedicated to furthering the work of overseas missions, and was known for his beautiful high tenor voice in duets with his brother Pete, and in quartets and choirs. He was achampion of many things, from Golden Glove boxing as a young man, to fighting his long battle with cancer. A remarkable gentleman, husband, father and grandpa, he was also a champion of living the fruits of the spirit.

Survivors include: his wife of nearly 60 years, Arvilla Smidt; daughters, Kathy Renander and her husband, Jack; Ginny Noblet and her husband, Rob; Joyce King and her husband, Tim; son, Jon Smidt and his wife, Lisa; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Peter Smidt and Jane Berschman.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Jasper and Bertha Smidt; infant son, Billy Jay Smidt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Bible Church, 4963-B NE Goodview Circle, Lee's Summit Missouri 64064, and contributions will be wired to Bill's favorite mission family in Russia.

Chapel of Memories Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements."

[Col. 2]

"William "Bill" Smidt 1928 - 2013 Services: Funeral service was held November 16 at Tri-City Ministries, Independence, MO. Burial was in Swan Lake Memorial Park, Grain Valley"

Author: West, Marvin; Title: "William "Bill" Smidt," (Publication site: Grain Vly., MO, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xiv Nov MMXIII)

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120287310/william-smidt

"Photo [Bill's military-style grave marker] added by Marvin West

William "Bill" Smidt Birth 13 Sep 1928 Death 12 Nov 2013 (aged 85) Burial Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Grain Valley, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Memorial ID 120287310

William "Bill" Smidt, 85 of Blue Springs, MO, died Nov. 12, 2013. Visit 10am, Services 11am, Nov. 16, Tri-City Ministries, 4500 Little Blue Parkway. Burial Swan Lake Memorial Park. Arr: Chapel of Memories Funeral Home.

Published in Kansas City Star on Nov. 14, 2013

Created by: Silver Spark Added: 14 Nov 2013 Find A Grave Memorial 120287310"

His military-style plaque reads: "WILLIAM SMIDT CPL US MARINE CORPS KOREA SEP 13 1928 [a cross] NOV 12 2013"

Author: Aspyn Jenna; Lavutul, Grace; Goodwill, Roger Harold; Publication site: Salt Lk. City UT, Publisher: Family Search, Publication date: ii Aug MMXXIII)

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GWB7-5QZ

"... William Smidt Reason: Birth Certificate for William Smidt Last Changed: September 2, 2020 Roger Harold Goodwill Sex Male Last Changed: September 1, 2020

Birth 13 September 1928 Ledyard, Kossuth, Iowa Reason: Birth Certificate for William Smidt Last Changed: September 2, 2020 Roger Harold Goodwill

Death 12 November 2013 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, ... Reason: Gravestone for William Smidt Find A Grave Memorial for William Smidt ...

Burial Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Jackson, Missouri, United States Reason: Find A Grave Memorial for William "Bill" Smidt ...

Also Known As Bill Smidt

Residence 1930 Springfield, Kossuth, Iowa, ... [Springfield Township]
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Residence 1940 Ledyard Township, Kossuth, Iowa, ...
Residence 12 Nov 2013 Blue Springs, Missouri
Singer 14 November 2013 known for his beautiful high tenor voice - sang duets with brother Pete
Obituary 14 Nov 2013 Independence - Blue Springs - Grain Valley, Missouri, ...
Residence Blue Springs, Jackson, Missouri, ...
Military Service Korea Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Boxer Golden Glove Boxer

Spouses & Children

William Smidt Male 1928-2013
Arvilla Pearl Murra Female 1935-1922
Marriage 5 February 1954 Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, ...

Children (1)

[1] William Jay "Billy" Smidt Male 1963-1963

William Smidt Male 1928-2013

Children (5)

Parents & Siblings

Jasper Harm Smidt Male 1894-1971
Berendje Meyer Meijer Female 1897-1978
Marriage 4. Januar 1920 Bunderhammrich, Dollart, Leer, Niedersachsen, Deutschland

Children (3)

[1] Peter Wilm Smidt Male 1923-2017
[2] William Smidt Male 1928-2013
[3] Jane Bertha Smidt Female 1930-2018"
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    Historical events

    Birthday September 13, 1928

    • The temperature on September 13, 1928 was between 6.6 °C and 17.9 °C and averaged 12.5 °C. There was 7.4 hours of sunshine (58%). 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 March 8, 1926 to August 10, 1929 the cabinet De Geer I, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1928: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 7.6 million citizens.
      • May 3 » The Jinan incident begins with the deaths of twelve Japanese civilians by Chinese forces in Jinan, China, which leads to Japanese retaliation and the deaths of over 2,000 Chinese civilians in the following days.
      • June 18 » Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean (she is a passenger; Wilmer Stultz is the pilot and Lou Gordon the mechanic).
      • September 27 » The Republic of China is recognized by the United States.
      • October 2 » The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded.
      • October 15 » The airship, Graf Zeppelin completes its first trans-Atlantic flight, landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States.
      • November 18 » Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. This is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.

    Day of marriage February 5, 1954

    • The temperature on February 5, 1954 was between -11.5 °C and -0.6 °C and averaged -6.4 °C. There was 7.1 hours of sunshine (76%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 2, 1952 to October 13, 1956 the cabinet Drees II, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1954: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 10.6 million citizens.
      • January 10 » BOAC Flight 781, a de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1, explodes and falls into the Tyrrhenian Sea killing 35 people.
      • February 28 » The first color television sets using the NTSC standard are offered for sale to the general public.
      • March 9 » McCarthyism: CBS television broadcasts the See It Now episode, "A Report on Senator Joseph McCarthy", produced by Fred Friendly.
      • April 8 » South African Airways Flight 201 A de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 crashes into the sea during night killing 21 people.
      • June 12 » Pope Pius XII canonises Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at the time of his death, as a saint, making him at the time the youngest unmartyred saint in the Roman Catholic Church. In 2017, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, aged ten and nine at the time of their deaths, are declared saints.
      • August 10 » At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saint Lawrence Seaway is held.

    Day of death November 12, 2013

    • The temperature on November 12, 2013 was between 2.7 °C and 8.7 °C and averaged 7.1 °C. There was 2.9 mm of rain during 6.5 hours. The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as 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 year 2013: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 16.8 million citizens.
      • January 4 » A gunman kills eight people in a house-to-house rampage in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines.
      • February 11 » The Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI would resign the papacy as a result of his advanced age.
      • May 25 » Suspected Maoist rebels kill at least 28 people and injure 32 others in an attack on a convoy of Indian National Congress politicians in Chhattisgarh, India.
      • November 19 » A double suicide bombing at the Iranian embassy in Beirut kills 23 people and injures 160 others.
      • December 15 » The South Sudanese Civil War begins when opposition leaders Dr. Riek Machar, Pagan Amum and Rebecca Nyandeng vote to boycott the meeting of the National Liberation Council at Nyakuron.
      • December 16 » A bus falls from an elevated highway in the Philippines capital Manila killing at least 18 people with 20 injured.

    Day of burial November 16, 2013

    • The temperature on November 16, 2013 was between 4.2 °C and 6.5 °C and averaged 5.4 °C. There was -0.1 mm of rain. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as 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 year 2013: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 16.8 million citizens.
      • April 12 » Two suicide bombers kill three Chadian soldiers and injure dozens of civilians at a market in Kidal, Mali.
      • April 16 » The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga.
      • April 24 » A building collapses near Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing 1,129 people and injuring 2,500 others.
      • August 15 » At least 27 people are killed and 226 injured in an explosion in southern Beirut near a complex used by Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. A previously unknown Syrian Sunni group claims responsibility in an online video.
      • September 13 » Taliban insurgents attack the United States consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, with two members of the Afghan National Police reported dead and about 20 civilians injured.
      • September 24 » A 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Pakistan, killing at least 327 people.
    

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