Edgar Schmidt

Edgar Herman Schmidt, 92, of Round Top, died Dec. 3, 2006, at Trinity Care Center in Brenham. Mr. Schmidt was born Jan. 20, 1914, in Oldenberg, Texas, to Benno A. and Johanna Ann Krueger Schmidt. He was baptized at home in Round Top and was confirmed at Friendship Church. He attended Oldenberg School. On June 1, 1941, he was married to Ida Krause at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top. Mr. Schmidt was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top, where he served three times on the council, served as financial secretary for three years and served three terms as chairman of Brotherhood. He was a member of Round Top Rifle Association, Round Top Fire Department and Carmine Hall. Survivors include his son-in-law, Max Baranowski, Jr. and wife Barbara of Round Top; two grandchildren, Amy and Sara Baranowski; sister-in-law, Lillian Krause of Brenham; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ida Schmidt on Feb. 1, 2005; his daughter, Eurline Joyce Baranowski on Jan. 11, 1986; two brothers; a sister; a sister-in-law; and a nephew. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Foehner Funeral Home in Burton. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top with Pastor John David Nedbalek officiating. Burial will be at Richter Cemetery at Round Top. Pallbearers will be Roger Sommerfeld, Marvin Schley, Emil Schley, Jr., Clarence Schley, Leon Hrachovy and Warren Ickert. Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top.