Jul 01, 2024

Terry D. Schmidt

Posted Jul 01, 2024 1:19 PM

Terry David Schmidt
August 13, 1965 ~ June 28, 2024

Terry David Schmidt, 58, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident near McPherson.  Terry was an oil and gas operator and producer.

Terry was born on August 13, 1965, in McPherson, KS, the son of Beauferd Wayne and DeAnn (Williams) Schmidt.  Terry graduated from McPherson High School in 1983.  On May 7, 1994, Terry was united in marriage to Cheryl J. Becker in McPherson.  This union was blessed with two daughters, Paige and Madison.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl; daughters, Paige Burdick (Matthew) of Wichita, KS and Madison Schmidt of Wichita, KS; mother, DeAnn Decker (Larry) of Galva, KS; brothers, Tony Schmidt (Tiffany) of McPherson, KS and Heath Schmidt (Leesa) of Galva, KS;  mother-in-law, Ruby Becker of Moundridge, KS; brother-in-law, Gene Becker (Brenda) of Wichita, KS; nephews and niece, Sam Schmidt, Sylas Schmidt, Kayley Cox (Kody), and Caleb Schmidt (Lindsey); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Beauferd Schmidt, father-in-law, Merle Becker, and grandparents, Fred & Tennie Williams and David & Dena Schmidt.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 5, 2024, at Revolution Church, 1337 W. Kansas Ave., McPherson, with Pastor Steve Gray officiating.  Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Revolution Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.   

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