Kenneth John SCHMIDT

Kenneth John Schmidt passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at Nithview Community in New Hamburg, at the age of 94. Born on February 8, 1932, in Carrick Township, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Madeleine Schmidt. Ken was the beloved husband of the late Pauline Schmidt, who predeceased him on February 4, 2016. He is survived by his brothers, Hugh and Harry Schmidt, and his sisters, Janet Schumaker, Audrey Rotherman, Pat Deihl, and Joanne Halliday. Ken was also a devoted stepfather to Norman and Terry Trafford, Karen and Dan Kleist, David Trafford, Gail and Chuck Kreutzweiser, and Joanne and Gord Johnson. He will be fondly remembered by his step-grandchildren. Ken was predeceased by his step daughter-in-law, Hanna Trafford, his sister-in-law, Gail Schmidt, and his brother-in-law, Ron Schumaker. A Celebration of Ken's life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 in New Hamburg on May 11, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Nithview Community through the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home website.