Roger Schmidt, age 80, of Ramona, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Funeral service will be 11 AM on Wednesday, October 14th at St. John Lutheran Church-Ramona with Pastor Wanda Biel officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 PM on Tuesday at Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel with a prayer service at 7 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Madison Legion & Madison VFW. 

Roger Samuel Schmidt was born on September 15, 1946, in Madison, South Dakota to the late Lavern and Helen (Borchardt) Schmidt. Those who knew Roger knew that he could talk with anyone and a common response was “rrreeally.” He enjoyed a number of hobbies, including cards, snowmobiling, four-wheelers, riding his Harley, driving around looking at the crops, hunting and attending sprint car races. Everyone loves Roger.

Roger lived on the family farm near Ramona. He graduated from Ramona High School in 1964. After high school, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and served for six years, earning sharpshooter and marksman rifle qualification as well as five-year perfect attendance medal.

On Aug 1, 1966, Roger married Lyn Hof in Madison, SD. They were blessed with four children, Ricco, Tomis, Jason, and Trasi. Roger was proud of his children and enjoyed spending time with them on the farm and on various adventures on his four-wheeler, Harley, or snowmobile. He was a huge supporter of his kids and grandkids and often travelled to watch their activities and sporting events.

Roger was active on the Concord Township fast pitch softball team and was a fierce pitcher and third baseman. Roger also enjoyed bowling and was the first person to bowl a sanctioned ‘300’ game in Madison on December 13th, 1973, winning significant prizes. In addition to farming, Roger worked on the dredge for the state on the lakes in the Madison area and for various Ag industries. He enjoyed having coffee with friends. Roger loved farming and continued to farm until his passing.

In his younger years, Roger was an avid hunter. He enjoyed regular hunting trips with his friends. Roger also enjoyed playing cards and loved listening to music, Honky Tonk Badonkadonk by Trace Adkins could often be heard blaring on his Harley. He also enjoyed 50’s and 60’s, country, and anything by Shania Twain and Merle Haggard.

Left to cherish Roger’s memory are his children, Ricco (Natalie) of Brandon, SD, Tomis (Kathy) of Brookings, SD, Jason (Stefanie) of Brandon, SD, and Trasi (Ray) of Madison, SD; twelve grandchildren, Steven, Miranda, Harly, Sam, Hunter, Taelor, Trey, Alyssa, Jaden, Nathan, Jaxon, and Mallorie; and two great grandchildren, Naomi and Tomis; and one brother Harry (Pam) Schmidt of Ramona, SD; as well as other relatives and dear friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Lavern and Helen Schmidt, brother Ralph Schmidt, and other beloved family members.

Blessed be the memory of Roger Schmidt.