Evelyn Schmidt, 83, Minot, formerly of Anamoose, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Trinity Hospital in Minot.

Evelyn Katherine Koble, daughter of Casper and Elizabeth (Burckhard) Koble, was born September 9, 1936 on the Koble family farm near Orrin where she grew up and attended a nearby country school. At an early age, Evelyn began helping out with chores on the farm ane later worked at the Rugby Hospital for a time.

On October 22, 1957, Evelyn was united in marriage to Arthur Schmidt at Blumenfeld Catholic Church. They made their home on the Schmidt farmstead northwest of Anamoose. In addition to working with Art on the farm and raising their four children, Evelyn found time to tend to her vegetable and flower gardens, and do plenty of cooking, baking and canning. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and dancing.

Following their retirement, they moved to Minot in 2002. Arthur passed away on January 17, 2014. Evelyn later resided at Edgewood Vista and Maple View Memory Care in Minot before entering the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.

She was a member of St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose and St. Leo's Catholic Church in Minot. She and Art were also members of the Harvey Eagles Club for many years.

She is survived by her children, Melvin of Wisconsin, Marvin of Oklahoma and Michele of Minot; 4 grandchildren; and her siblings, Ray (Marlene) Koble, Leonard (Diane) Koble, Albert (Paulette) Koble, Geraldine (Joe) Hammon, Ron (Star) Koble and Marlene Koble.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her son, Michael; grandson, Jordan Schmidt; her parents; brother, Joseph; and sister, Katherine.

(Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic): A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at a later date at St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose. Visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2020 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Nelson Funeral Home in Drake. Burial will be held at St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Anamoose.

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