Duane T. Schmidt, Sr,

Duane T. Schmidt, Sr, a longtime Renton resident, passed away on June 3, 2014 at his home. He was 86. Duane was born on September 27, 1927 in Groton, South Dakota to parents Albert and Elbertha Schmidt.

Duane started out as a farmer. He always wanted to be in the military, but when he was old enough, his brother had already enlisted, so he had to stay behind to help his father on the farm. He worked for Boeing and then retired from Heath Tecna. He was a freemason, a fisherman, and a jack of all trades.

Duane is survived by his best friend and companion of 15 years, Esther Maas of Renton, WA; daughter Sandra Hoffman of Long Branch, WA; son Rick Schmidt of Kent, WA; and son Duane Schmidt, Jr. of Spokane, WA.

There was a funeral service held at Greenwood Funeral Home in Renton, WA at a previous date. Please sign Duane’s online guestbook at www.greenwoodmempark.com.