Larry Schmidt

Larry Douglas Schmidt, 77, of Hastings, NE passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Kenesaw. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at the Apfel Funeral Home 505 N Bellevue, Hastings, NE. Please join his family for his celebration. Private burial will be in Minden cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Larry was born in Hastings, NE on January 7, 1948 to Harry and Viola (Christensen) Schmidt. He attended and graduated Hastings High School in 1966 and went on to gain an associate degree specializing in HVAC at Central Community College.

In 1972, Larry married Barb Scarborough and they later divorced. They had a son, Greg Schmidt.

Larry held various jobs including Farmland Industries, an electrician, a maintenance man at Good Samaritan Village and owner of Schmidt Construction. He retired at age 75.

Larry enjoyed playing pool, going to car shows, driving his Model T hot rod, and going on the junk jaunt.

Survivors include his son, Greg (Michelle) Schmidt; granddaughter, Morgan Schmidt; niece, Joy (Kenny) Adams, nephew, Gary Gilbert; and three great nephews.

Larry was proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Rose, and niece, Christy.