Thomas Armin Schmid

June 9, 1928 - March 16, 2012

Thomas Schmid, 83, of Springfield died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Season’s hospice in Redwood Falls. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Nelson-Martin Funeral Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelsonmartinfuneralservice.com. Thomas Armin Schmid, the son of Armin C. and Marie (Lipetzky) Schmid, was born June 9, 1928 in Springfield. He spent his growing-up years in Mankato, Minneapolis, New Hope and Springfield. Tom attended St. Raphael’s Parochial School and graduated from Springfield High School in 1946. He also attended St. Cloud State University for a time. Tom and Delores were married in April 1950. She preceded in him death on January 27, 2010. Tom was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed music. Tom was a member of the Over 60’s Band and sang anywhere he could. He is survived by his children Mary K. (Michael) Matz of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Carolyn (Charles) Bissonnette of Jordan, Thomas (Cheri) Schmid of Minneapolis, Kim (Glen) Hanson of Gulf Port, Mississippi, and William (Melissa) Schmid of Minneapolis; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, and one son. Blessed be his memory.