SCHMID, Bob James

Published by Today's News Herald on Apr. 28, 2022 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - With a heavy heart, the family of Bob James Schmid, announces his passing at his home, in Lake Havasu City on April 18, 2022. Bob was born on his family farm in Ansley, Nebraska, to Henry and Elsie Schmid on Sept. 16, 1930. Bob attended and graduated from Ansley High School in 1949. He and his wife, Peggy Stucker, married on March 1, 1952. He was drafted in the Army in 1953, avoiding the Korea War and stationed in Olympia, Washington. While there, he learned to operate heavy Earth moving equipment. Returning to the farm/ranch, in 1955, to help support his Mother. In 1956, the children started with Daughter, Kim, Followed by Son, Tom; Daughter Jody; Daughter, Lori and Son, Gary in 1962. While still farming, Bob got his insurance license and started his second career. In 1964, giving up the farm, he moved his family of seven to Lincoln, Nebraska in pursuit of the insurance business. His success growing into his own agency, Schmid and Associates. After raising the family in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bob and Peggy pursued the search for a Winter/retirement home. Spending many winters in Mesa, Phoenix, Hawaii Islands and Lake Havasu City. Lake Havasu City finally won out in 1996 finding the retirement home of his dreams with a beautiful view of the lake and California Mountains. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved Daughter, Lori; his parents and all his siblings. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, 4 children, and a daughter in law Rochelle Schmid, grandchildren and great grandchildren. No service will take place per his request. Friends are encouraged to stop by to visit and possibly enjoy a cocktail. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Havasu.