John Gustave Schmidt

July 5, 1956 - April 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family of John Schmidt announce his sudden passing on April 5 at the age of 68.

John was born at the Tofield Hospital to Mary and Gustav Schmidt on July 5, 1956. He grew up on the family farm in the Spilstead area and continued with his passion for farming with his soulmate and best friend Donna Schmidt. Together he and Donna raised three children Lisa, Lesley and Timothy.

John had cattle - or critters as he often called them - sheep, ponies, and donkeys that kept him busy as well as spending many hours out in the field.

He was known for his spontaneous visits to his children’s houses for a cup of coffee. John loved bartending at the Spilstead Community Hall so he could talk to all his old friends, fellow farmers and members in the community. John enjoyed going to weekly Friday Night Darts at the hall.

 John loved snowmobiling with his friends and in later years his son-in-law Derick and Grandson Cody. John liked sorting cattle, having fall woodcutting days with his family, baseball, camping, fishing, and hanging out and playing with the grandkids. John would also spend time with his family, by watching tv shows, hockey games and just chatting about his day.

 John enjoyed telling stories about his youth and adventures on the farm. John was always willing to lend a helping hand to strangers, friends or family.

He is survived by his three children Lisa (Derick) Kuflay, Lesley (Dan) Anderson, Timothy (Amie) Schmidt; grandchildren Kylie Kuflay (Ryan Daigle), Cody, Keifer and Colton Kuflay, Desirae, Breanna and Brooklynn Anderson, Amethyst and Garnet Schmidt; his first great grandchild Wyatt Daigle. As well as his cousin Richard (Tracey) Broen, numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife Donna Schmidt; parents Mary and Gustav Schmidt; brother-in-law Al Odland and nephew Matthew McMann.

Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be held on a later date. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Bardo Lutheran Church, Tofield, AB. Memorial donations may be made to Spilstead Ladies Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.