Roland & Elaine Schmidt

Roland Joseph Schmidt passed away peacefully at the Seasons Hospice House on March 5, 2022. Roland was born on August 15, 1926 in New Ulm, MN to Joseph and Clara Schmidt.

After graduating from New Ulm High School he was inducted into the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Philippines and Japan.

In 1955, Roland married Elaine Sickle and moved to Rochester where he was a telegrapher for the Chicago and North Western Railroad.

Roland was preceded in death by his 6 brothers and 3 sisters, daughter; Monica and his wife of sixty-six years, Elaine (January 2022). He is survived by his sons; Michael (Gail), Mark and Matt, step grandchildren; Jordan (Danielle) Berge and Landon (Bria) Berge and great-grandchildren; Cole, Blake and Savannah.

The family would like to thank Season’s Hospice for their care, kindness and respect during Roland’s last weeks.

Elaine Harriet Schmidt passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2022 after living with dementia for many years.  Elaine was born on July 3, 1928 in Lanesboro, MN. to Hartwell and Ella Sickle.

After Elaine graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1945, she attended Winona State Teachers College and subsequently taught second grade in the Spring Valley area for nine years.

In 1955, Elaine and Roland married and moved to Rochester, MN. Elaine became a stay-at-home mom with her four children.

Later in life she enjoyed traveling, and after Roland’s retirement they spent many winters in the desert southwest and Florida.

Elaine is survived by her husband of sixty-six years and her sons; Michael (Gail), Mark, and Matt and brothers; Howard (Lisa) and Charles. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Monica and sisters; Lylia and Betty.

The family would like to thank Season’s Hospice for their care, kindness, and respect during Elaine’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations be made to a charity of their choice.