Robert L Schmit

In Loving Memory OfRobert L. SchmitA Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the American Legion Club in Beaver Crossing with Don "Hawk" Kramer officiating. The Register Book will be available for signing at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend from 9am-4pm Wednesday. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Beaver Crossing. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday prior to the Rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Robert L. Schmit was born February 28, 1958 in Friend, Nebraska to Paul and Doris (Horan) Schmit, the second of six children and passed away suddenly Friday, June 16, 2017, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in York at the age of 59. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Beaver Crossing.As a young boy, Robert attended grade school in Beaver Crossing and was a 1976 graduate of Centennial Public School in Utica. "Petty", as he was affectionately nicknamed, worked for DuTeau Chevrolet, Lincoln and Hughes Brothers, Seward. For a couple of summers, he and his Uncle Jim, mined turquoise and silver in Nevada. Petty worked for Geis Steel Tech Inc with Dave Geis and traveled all over the United States, welding stainless steel tubing. He also was employed with Earth Stove in Waco until an injury left him unable to continue his work there.Petty loved fishing, especially at Table Rock Lake in Missouri. He also loved to tinker and could fix just about anything, from cars to lawn mowers. He loved to visit and share experiences with everyone. Petty had the gift of a wonderful extended vocabulary and he loved to stretch the knowledge of others by using unusual words for common items. Petty enjoyed volunteering and assisting with Legion activities as a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Beaver Crossing.He survived by his sons, Shane Gorey, Lincoln, Joshua and Misty Kraft, Houston, Texas, three grandchildren, Curtis, Jenna, Sara, brothers and sisters and their spouses, Rodger Schmit and Debra McCartney, Grand Island, Donna and James Waegli, Kennard, Mary and Dennis Coufal, Brainard, Shirley and Denver Beetem, Arcadia, Don and Becky Schmit, Burr, several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, June 21, 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lauber Moore Funeral Home - Friend
814 Maple Street
Friend, Nebraska 68359 Visitation Wednesday, June 21, 2017
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sacred Heart Catholic Church
401 Dimery Avenue
Beaver Crossing, NE 68313 Rosary Wednesday, June 21, 2017
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sacred Heart Catholic Church
401 Dimery Avenue
Beaver Crossing, NE 68313 Memorial Service Thursday, June 22, 2017
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM American Legion Hall

Beaver Crossing, NE 68313 Graveside Service Thursday, June 22, 2017
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Calvary Cemetery
3950 Pioneers Road
Beaver Crossing, NE 68313