Albert P. Schmidt, 81, of Woonsocket, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the Huron Regional Hospital.

Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket. Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitations were held at the church on Friday, Jan. 25 with a scripture service.

Albert was born Feb. 27, 1937 in Woonsocket to Adolph and Zita (McCall) Schmidt. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and farmed his whole life.

He retired from the South Dakota National Guard after 40 years of service. He served nine years on the Plankinton School Board, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He married Muriel “Mike” Meyer in Woonsocket on Nov. 28, 1959, and they raised six children.

Albert is survived by his wife, Mike; children, Jim Schmidt and Allen (Anita) Schmidt of Plankinton, LaDeen (Kyle) Krueger of Hoven, and Steve (Amber) Schmidt of Madison; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Zita; sisters, Katie Robbins and Marion Goergen; brother, Wilfrid; and sons, Gregory and Douglas Schmidt.