Patricia Lynn Schmidt, 77, of Flandreau, SD, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Eastman Hall in Flandreau, SD. An all-night wake will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026 beginning at 4:00 PM with a wake service starting at 6:00  also at Eastman Hall.

Patricia "Pat" Lynn Rederth Schmidt was born on August 28, 1948, in Pipestone, Minnesota, to Arthur Rederth and Caroline Allen Rederth. She journeyed to the spirit world peacefully with LeRoy by her side on January 1, 2026, with the wings of an angel.

On July 25, 1966, Patricia was united in marriage to her lifelong love, LeRoy William Schmidt. Together, they shared 59½ years of marriage while raising a family. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was raised in the Flandreau, SD, area, where she graduated from Flandreau Public School. Early on in their marriage, they lived in Sioux Falls, SD, for roughly three years before moving. The family then began farming in 1968 on an acreage near Valley Springs, SD. In the spring of 1976, they returned home to Flandreau, SD.

Pat worked for the Flandreau Indian School from 1976 through the mid-1980s, where she served as a dorm matron and cook. She was also actively involved in the community. Together, as husband and wife, they later drove semi-truck for PTI Inc. out of Huron, SD, for several years. She then worked for the FSST Finance Department and served on the FSST Executive Committee.

Pat enjoyed many hobbies, including creating God's Eye crafts, camping, fishing, playing bingo, visiting casinos, and had a fondness for collecting angels. She was always active on the farm, with she and the kids always lending a helping hand whenever or wherever they were needed, whether it was helping pull lambs or assisting with field work. Pat was an active lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. Pat will be dearly missed, especially her inviting smile and kindness.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband, LeRoy William Schmidt; her children: daughter Patsy (Troy); sons Arthur (Kim), Daniel (Cody), and Danny "Dano Good Boy"; her grandchildren: Samuel, Thomas, Seth, Abby (Nick), Nate, Casey, and Josh (Lisa); and her great-grandchildren: Carter, Sullivan, Jameson, Hendrik, Aspen, Braysen, Aaden, and Stella.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Caroline Allen Rederth; her brothers, Harold "Buzz" and Daniel Rederth; her sisters, Caroline "Hop" (Sorenson), Cheryl "Cherry," Mary Kaye, and Donna Rederth; and her daughter Sheila Schmidt and son Randy Schmidt, her children.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. -Colossians 3:12-13