- Date Of Birth: September 15, 1930
- Date Of Death: May 14, 2019
- State: Minnesota
Ernest Rudolph “Ernie” Schmid, age 88 of Hibbing and formerly of Fayal Twp. died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the Fairview Range Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1930 in Foxboro WI the son of Jacob and Martha (Meyer) Schmid and was a graduate of Superior High School, Class of 1948. Ernie married Victoria Posivio on December 27, 1958 in Sherburn, MN; and proudly served in the United Sates Army. Ernie was employed by the DM&IR Railroad, Dow Chemical, and was a co-owner of Viking Explosives.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 60 years: Vicky; daughters: Gale (Jaime Ramfjord) Schmid of Eveleth, Lori Schmid-Spielman of Fayal Township and Barb (Brian Wald) Schmid of Forest Lake MN; former son-in-law: Brian Spielman of Lake Vermilion-Tower; grandchildren: Rachel Spielman, Tia Spielman, Dylan Wald and Jordyn Wald; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Walter, Francis, Alfred, Bill, and James Schmid.
