Vernon 'Vernie' Schmidt

Vernon Paul "Vernie" Schmidt, age 76, of Catharine, KS passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at Via Christi Village, Hays. He was born February 3, 1939 in Catharine, KS to Victor and Kathryn "Katy" (Meis) Schmidt. He graduated from Hays High in 1957. He married Kathryn "Kathy" Dinkel February 4, 1961 at St. Catherines Catholic Church.

Vernie enjoyed living the simple life. He loved all animals, especially his three pugs, Porky, Helga and Barbie. They kept him company and brought joy to his life every day. He had a passion for his work in floor covering for 45 years. He was very gifted in so many areas and he enjoyed working. His kidneys failed but he was determined to live and went to his dialysis treatments faithfully for over 4 years. He continued until the last days of his life, he did not want to leave his family. He was a very giving, loving and caring father and grandfather. He had so many friends and knew just about everyone. Everyone loved him for his orneriness and his love for life. He made you laugh and comforted you when you were hurting. If you were in need of anything he was always willing to give. His comforting smile will never be forgotten. You will be forever missed. We love you dad and gramps.

He is survived by two sons, David Schmidt and wife Janet and Keith Schmidt all of Catharine, a daughter, Carla Callahan of Hays; two brothers, Robert L. Schmidt of Hays and Darrell Schmidt of Ajijic, Mexico; five grandsons, Joey Schmidt and wife Ashley, Ethan Schmidt, Kiefer Schmidt and wife Kelli, Kade Schmidt and Kameron Schmidt all of Hays as well as a great granddaughter, Ciara Schmidt daughter of Joey and Ashley.

He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn; his parents and a sister, Jacquelin.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Saturday. October 17, 2015 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, KS. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements in care of Brock's Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com











Service Information









Funeral Mass Saturday

October 17, 2015

10:00 AM

St. Catherine



Catharine, KS