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Ethan Andrew Schmidt

Mr. Ethan Andrew Schmidt, 39, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015, in Cleveland, Miss. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Peabody High School Brown Building in Peabody, Kansas. Celebration of Life will follow beginning at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015, at same location, with Rev. James Pohlman Jr and Rev. Sylvia Czarnetzky officiating. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Ks.

Mr. Schmidt was born September 27, 1975 to Thomas Eugene Schmidt and Jeffery Sue Pierce Schmidt. He graduated from Peabody High School then attended Emporia State University where he obtained his undergraduate degree and his Masters degree in History and Social Sciences. He then studied and achieved his doctorate degree from Kansas University. On December 19, 1998, he married Elizabeth Ann Skolaut in Emporia, Kansas. In 2005, he began working as a professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX and remained there until 2012. In 2013 he and his family then moved to Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, where he taught for several years until his passing. He was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Cleveland, MS. He loved to read, listen to music, and spend quality time with his wife and children. He was a devoted father and husband with family being the highest priority for him. He had a great sense of humor that he shared with everyone he came in contact with. Ethan's first book, The Divided Dominion: Social Conflict and Indian Hatred in Early Virginia was published by the University of Colorado Press in 2014. His second book, Native Americans in the American Revolution was published by Greenwood Praeger/ABC-CLIO publishing in 2015. He contributed numerous articles and reviews for various publications. In 2011 he was the winner of the President's Award in Teaching Excellence from Texas Tech University. He was passionate about teaching and educating. He was a mentor and friend to many. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity thru the Emporia State University chapter as well as many other professional organizations.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marie Pierce and paternal grandfather, Don Schmidt.

Mr. Schmidt is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Skolaut Schmidt of Cleveland; children, Connor Schmidt, Dylan Schmidt and Brianna Schmidt all of Cleveland; parents, Tom and Susie Schmidt of Peabody, Kansas; brothers, Brett Schmidt (Jennifer) of Topeka, Kansas and Jeff Schmidt (Carol) of Eudora, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Taylor and Logan Schmidt both of Eudora, Kansas and Carson and Tucker Harvey both of Liberty, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Nellie Schmidt of Peabody, Kansas; maternal grandfather, Marshall Pierce of Newton, Kansas; wife's parents, Chuck and Mary Skolaut of Newington, Conn.; sister-in-law, Angie and Flynn Harvey of Liberty, Mo; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Westmoreland, Doug Jones, Jason Rucker, Chris Cade, Matt Brillheart, and Mike Allen.

In memory of Mr. Schmidt, donations may be made thru the Emporia State Foundation to the Phi Delta Theta Sound Learning and Leadership Fund, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801.

Baker Funeral Home in Peabody is handling the services.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 17, 2015.

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Rochelle Schmidt

October 10, 2015

As a survivor of murder, I am so sorry and sickened by your dear ones death. When murder smashed my family in Newton, KS twenty-one years, it emotionally killed a part of all of us too. My sister had three small children at the time and this evil man murdered again before being caught. Although it is hellish, we have survived by the love of so many poured onto us and by Jesus' hope. It's really all we have in this fallen world. Her girls are grown now and strong. You can survive although you can't believe that now. I do and will continue to pray for and send love you mr. Schmidts family. Sincerely, Rochelle Schmidt, Newton native, and fellow ESU alum.

September 30, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give the family and friends the courage they need to keep going.

Randy Winter

September 30, 2015

Rest in peace Ethan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family and friends.

September 23, 2015

am very sorry for the families loss. Please overcome these difficult times with the hope God has given us through his word for the near future. John 5:25-29 gives us an overview of what he has planned for humanity. These verses can bring hope and peace to you and your family.

Janelle Tillman

September 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

September 20, 2015

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Ethan. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

Linda

September 20, 2015

The lost of a loved one is never easy, tragic lost can be devastating but we go on...because we have to, because our loved one would want us to...we go on. There will be many hills and valleys in the days, months, and years to come and eventually the sun will shine again and joyful memories will fill your heart and smiles will come and peace will come. May the God of all comfort, family and friends give you strength to go on. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

LeDonnis Norwood

September 19, 2015

May you rest in peace and I pray that your family will find peace and strength during this time.
-Current Grad Student at Delta State University❤

Sara Griffin

September 19, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss.

September 19, 2015

Trust in God. Sorry for your loss

sandra scott

September 19, 2015

My prayers and love are with the family GOD puts no more on us then we can bear keep your head up and take care thats what the professor would want he's in a better place now he's resting amen.

sandra scott

September 19, 2015

So sorry for your lost may GOD give you strength to get through such a tragic ordeal but GOD knows best and he never makes a mistake R.I P. Professor.

September 19, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.

Compassionate Friends.org

September 19, 2015

In memory of Ethan.
Condolences to his family in this difficult loss and time of sorrow.

MIKE HADL

September 18, 2015

Dear Tom and Family,my thoughts and prayers our with you at this sad and trying time...May he rest in peace...Mike Hadl SUVCW....

Connie Barger

September 18, 2015

Dear Schmidt family, Dr.Schmidt was my professor for graduate studies last semester as well as this semester. He was an awesome teacher who cared about his students, and he did everything he could to help me succeed. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jennifer

September 18, 2015

So saddened by the loss of a MS professor...such a wonderful guy by all accounts...so saddened for DSU faculty, staff, and students, but mostly for Dr. Schmidt's family and friends...God Bless you all!!

Lorraine Randall

September 18, 2015

To Ethan's family-My deepest
sympathy & condolences to you
& family on your tragic loss.
May God bless you & surround
you during this difficult time.

Jeremy C

September 18, 2015

I always admired your love of History and greatly respected your accomplishments. RIP Brother!

September 17, 2015

I'm praying for you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Dawn Uplinger-Greb

Amy Mire

September 17, 2015

My heart is broken for you and the children. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 17, 2015

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU ALL
& GIVE YOU PEACE.

Trina & Bill Barger

September 17, 2015

Our hearts are breaking for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Linda McFarlane

September 17, 2015

Elizabeth, sending hugs and prayers to you and yours in your loss. You have our heartfelt sympathy. Let happy memories and your strong faith sustain you. I'm so sorry.

The Rev'd Kenneth Bradley

September 17, 2015

Condolences, prayers and blessings
from St Thomas Becket Anglican Church,
Wichita, KS

Rachel Sanchez

September 17, 2015

We send our love to Elizabeth and the babies. May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you all during this time. (((Hugs)))

Kathryn Irby

September 17, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss of Professor Ethan Schmidt, gone too soon. Rest in Peace, Professor Schmidt.

September 17, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sheila Smith

September 17, 2015

In Gods care.

Dana Cooley

September 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Schmidt family. So, so sorry for your loss.

Destani Duvaul

September 16, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes out to you,his family. Just know he is still with you in spirit. He is with God now teaching in heaven. God needed a great leader/teacher and wonderful angel. God chose him and called him home. Though for his family and friends it was way before his time. Just find strength in his memories and each other. Most importantly God.

Regina Miler

September 16, 2015

Sorry for ur loss,prayers being said for Ethan' s family.

Regina (Bass) Miler

September 16, 2015

My thoughts n prayers r with the family, sorry for ur loss.

Mia

September 16, 2015

To the family,
I send my deepest condolences for such a tragic event. Please know that if you throw your anxieties unto God he will hear you and help you- Psalms 55:15-17,22

September 16, 2015

Another senseless tragedy. So sorry for his family.

Johnson family

September 16, 2015

For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,' declares Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope.- Jeremiah 29:11. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.

Jeneva Thomas

September 16, 2015

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family. Proverbs 25:11

Cheryl Lynn

September 16, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. Cherish your wonderful memories of a life well lived.Allow the comfort only God can supply to be with you during this difficult time.

Jerlyn Lewis

September 15, 2015

My deepest sympathy to family and friends for the tragic loss of Ethan Schmidt. Soon such painful events will no longer take place. May you find comfort and strength from God to endure this difficult time. (Psalms 37:9-11, 29)

Cheryl Landin

September 15, 2015

I am sorry for your loss.

My prayers are with you.

September 15, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Ethan. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

Pat Johnson

September 15, 2015

Thoughts and prayers for all.

September 15, 2015

Condolences , to the family, may the God of tender mercies comfort you during this time of sorrow Rom 5:5 C.m Wis

Jude Meyer

September 15, 2015

Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. May Heavenly Father bless all of you with peace and comfort at this time, as we cope with this tragic loss. May the light of Christ shine bright in your faith to know how to heal your pain. John 1:5

K Johnson

September 15, 2015

To the Schmidt Family, My Condolences on the loss of your Family Member. May the GOD of All Comfort (Psalms 83:18) be with your Family at this time.

Barbara Kuzminski

September 15, 2015

May he RIP. So sorry for the loss. Prayers go out to his family. I work in a Jesuit institution and it is so scary to hear of this tragic event. Prayers to his students and fellow colleagues who will deal with this tragedy for a lifetime.

s c

September 15, 2015

I am so sorry that the family has to endure this tragedy. "Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Psalms 37:10,11

September 15, 2015

With sympathy to the family of Mr Schmidt -rest in peace

Jane Dowling

September 15, 2015

God bless you and your loved ones ~

September 15, 2015

God Bless --- May you have eternal Peace in Heaven ---

J Wilson

September 15, 2015

May the loving support of friends and neighbors, and the drawing close to the God of all comfort give you strength at this difficult time.

Joan Walton

September 15, 2015

MERCY LORD !!!!!!!!!!!!

M

September 15, 2015

Teachers leave a long legacy of disciples. May your light never end through all those you reached. Proverbs 1:33

e.p

September 15, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Schmidt family at this time. May you find all the comfort you need from God who tells you to throw your burdens on him and he will sustain you during this time. Psalms 55 : 22

Rick

September 15, 2015

To the SCHMIDT FAMILY in their time of grief, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Soon the wicked will be gone forever.
(Proverbs 2:21, 22)

September 15, 2015

My condolences for your loss.

T. Davis Nashville, TN

Dwayne Bickham,Sr.

September 15, 2015

In God's care rest in peace

September 15, 2015

May God comfort you and your children at
this difficult time. I am so sorry for
your loss.

Elena ochoa

September 15, 2015

"A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth." Ecclesiastes 7:7

September 15, 2015

I offer my sincere sympathy for the families loss. Please understand that our Creator hates violence and has promised that one day there will not be any. We can appreciate this in the scriptures ar Habakkuk 1:3 where it states " Why do you make me witness wrongdoing? And why do you tolerate oppression? Why are destruction and violence before me?Andwhy to quarreling and conflict abound?. May Mr. Schmidt rest in peace until God corrects all things.

September 15, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Professor Schmidt. May the God of all comfort prove to be a stronghold and a refuge for the family (Psalm 18:2

Julia

September 15, 2015

A wonderful life cut short. My deepest sympathy to his wife and children, his college family and to all who loved him. I am so very sorry that this happened. My heart breaks for yet another senseless tragedy.

Scott Chamberland

September 15, 2015

Please accept my Deepest Sympathies

Rod Washington DC

September 14, 2015

My condolences and deepest sympathy to the Schmidt family. May God's promises at Psalm 121 bring comfort during this stressful time.

alton dudley

September 14, 2015

it:s a very sad time when a family has to face that awful tragedy call death so I will be brief and say my prayer my thoughts,and my heart all goes out to you and your entire family.may god bless you and keep you safe in his arms until time is no more for all of us.

September 14, 2015

Thank you for all that you did to teach and learn. We are thinking of your family at this awful time

September 14, 2015

Mrs.Schmidt,Children and Family,we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to you.May our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ give
you comfort and peace in
your hearts today and the
days ahead.You are in our
"Prayers" and thoughts.
The Hall Family,S.C.

A.M.

September 14, 2015

My sincere condolences and sympathy for the passing of your dear husband, father and friend. Issiah 25:8. May you have strength and peace at your side. God tells us ,"Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God, I will fortify you, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand." Is.41:10

K Bowman

September 14, 2015

What a great and grievous loss, especially for his family, and also for those who appreciated his knowledge of history and his willingness to share it.

September 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May your memories of him bring you comfort and may our heavenly Father give you peace and the strength beyond what is normal to cope at this difficult time. (2 Cor 4:7-9)

September 14, 2015

So sorry for this tragedy,soon all hatred,malice,and evil doing will be a thing of the past."just a little while longer the Bible says,and the wicked will be no more.Soon we will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace"..pslm.37:10,11.....nc

September 14, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76

Cyntia Pierce

September 14, 2015

May the God be with ya'll during this time of grief. He will help you through.

Adrian Barnette

September 14, 2015

We'll miss you !

September 14, 2015

So Sorry for your loss. Much strength and prayers for the familty during this difficult time.

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