Yakima Daily Republic, Yakima, Washington, page 3, Tuesday, September 28, 1920



Rev. August Carl Schmidt, age 72, died early this morning at his home, 515 South Sixth Avenue. He was the husband of Mary Schmidt, and is survived by her and five sons and six daughters who are:

A.A. Schmidt, Okanogan; Samuel F. Schmidt, Madison; Jess J. Schmidt, Wilmot; Ben H. Schmidt, Seattle; Phil J. Schmidt, Buena; Rachael B. Schmidt, Selah; Mrs. Rebecca Matteson, Buena; Mrs. Lydia Gulstine, Seattle; Mrs. Ruth Mitzel, Yakima; Myrtle V. Schmidt, Spokane; and Miriam M. Schmidt, Yakima. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Funeral services will be held from the First Evangelical church on South Seventh Street, tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in the Tahoma cemetery. (in Yakima)
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Evangelical Association Obituary

Information from an obit from the Evangelical Minnesota Conference:

August was born in Lomira, Wisconsin. Later his parents came to Quincy, Minnesota and settled on a farm, becoming some of the first members of our church at that place.

He received very little school training, acquiring most of this education by the reading of books after he entered the ministry. At the age of 14 he was soundly converted and joined the church. From that time on he became active in the Sunday school and the prayer meetings. In the near future he felt the divine call to the ministry, but hesitated to obey, because he realized his lack of a proper education, and believed that his parents, being poor, needed his help on the farm. After much praying he yielded, and in 1870 was licensed to preach by the Minnesota Conference. His first field was New Ulm Mission, J. G. Drehmel being his preacher in charge. Brother Schmidt mostly served the outlying appointments. During his second year he had charge of Redwood Mission, which was formed of appointments taken from New Ulm Mission. After that he served:

1872-73 Redwood

1873-75 LeSeuer

1875-78 St. Cloud

1880 Elizabeth

1880-81 Red River

1881-83 Pembina

1883 Crow River

1886-89 St. Cloud

1889-92 Paynesville.

In 1892 he retired active service on account of throat trouble. He was accustomed to preach very loud, so that, at times, his voice gave out. For a number of years he kept a general store in Paynesville. Then disposed of his business and moved to Dakota on a farm. In 1910 he moved again, this time to Yakima, Washington. He entered the active ranks again and served the following:

Yakima Valley, 2 years

Nob Hill, 2 years

Cowiche, 1 year

Yakima Valley, 1 year

In all he preached 28 years.

Brother Schmidt was a sincere man, a hard worker, ?? the fulfillment of his duties, and saw much service on the frontier missions. Many souls were convicted during his preaching and converted to God.

He married Miss Becker, with whom he raised a family. He died in 1920, at the age of 71 years, and some months leaving his aged companion and 12 children to mourn his departure.

H. J. Bittner preached the funeral sermon.