Reuben C. Schmitt, 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Mory's Haven Nursing Home in Columbus.  

Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in  Columbus, NE on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran Grand Prairie Cemetery in Platte Center, NE,  Wednesday at 1:30 P.M.. Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Trinity Lutheran Church on Wednesday, from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.

Reuben C. Schmitt was born November 26, 1909 in Madison, Nebraska to Jacob and Martha (Kallweit) Schmitt. Reuben grew up on the family farm and attended school in rural Madison. On January 11, 1942 he married Madeline Hassebrook in Columbus, Nebraska. They farmed near Platte Center for several years before moving to Columbus in 1955. Reuben went to work for a chicken hatchery and later worked for many years at the Reece Wooden Shoe Co. He was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood and enjoyed visiting and playing cards with his friends. 

Reuben is survived by: 
Spouse: Madeline Schmitt - Columbus, NE

Many Nieces and Nephews

Reuben was preceded in death by: 
Father - Jacob Schmitt
Mother - Martha (Kallweit) Schmitt
Son - Bruce Schmitt
Infant Son
Brother - Carrol Schmitt
Brother - Elton Schmitt 

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The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.


In Memory Of

Reuben C. Schmitt

Born
Friday, November 26, 1909
Madison, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Sunday, June 10, 2001
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Wednesday, June 13, 2001      10:30 A.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Douglas Zurek

Music
Ann Cattau, organist

Susan Zurek, soloist
"How Great Thou Art"
"The Lord's Prayer"
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace"
"Just As I Am"

Casket Bearers
Randy Suhr                           Roger Gehring
Todd Hassebrook           Rod Hassebrook
Erwin Lichtenfeld          Greg Christensen

Interment
Zion Lutheran Grand Prairie Cemetery
Platte Center, Nebraska