Mary Schmidt

A Funeral Service for Mary Schmidt, 78, of Dickinson, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, with Pastor Jerry Sevier officiating. Burial will follow at the Dickinson Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home, with a celebration of life taking place at 6:00 p.m.

Mary passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at her home in Dickinson.

Mary was born March 12, 1948, the daughter of Alvin and Elizabeth (Moos) Lennick. She grew up in the Glen Ullin area before moving to Dickinson during her high school years. Mary graduated from Dickinson High School and went on to attend Dickinson State University, where she earned her degree in education.

On November 21, 1969, Mary married Clifford F. Schmidt in Dickinson. Together they made their home in Dickinson and were blessed with two children, Jason and Tina. Mary and Clifford shared many years together until his death in 1991.

Mary worked as a substitute teacher and also helped Clifford with the family construction business. She later worked in property management. Throughout her life, however, her family and friends were always at the center of what mattered most to her.

Mary loved staying active and especially enjoyed sports, including volleyball, basketball and softball. She also enjoyed playing cards, dancing, bingo and traveling. Mary was a member of a local singles club and treasured the friendships and companionship she found throughout the years. Whether she was gathered around a card table, out dancing, traveling, or simply spending time with the people she loved, Mary enjoyed being surrounded by others.

Mary is survived by her children, Jason Schmidt and Tina Schmidt; granddaughter, Katelyn Holzer, her husband Brandon Holzer; great-grandchildren, Brody and Nova Holzer; and brother, Howard Lennick

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; parents, Alvin and Elizabeth; siblings, Marvin, Leila, Willard "Will", and Robert "Bob" Lennick.