Timothy Schmit

Timothy Schmit


Dates

July 26, 1966 - February 14, 2022

Obituary

Timothy Schmit, 55, of Mitchell, SD, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home under hospice care in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 18, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian, SD. Visitation will be from 12-2:00 PM Friday, February 18, at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Timothy Ray Schmit was born on July 26th, 1966 in Mitchell to Francis and Eileen (Spahn) Schmit.  Tim’s early years were spent at the family farm by Artesian. In 1973, he moved to Rock Valley, Iowa where he attended the River Valley School, formerly known as Hope Haven, until 1982. He participated in Special Education classes there. On February 4, 1982, Tim moved to Mitchell and began receiving services from MAATC, now LifeQuest. He spent 40 years at this facility forming an additional family and so many friends that he loved! 

Tim worked at various times at the vocational program provided by LifeQuest. Tim found meaning in his day by participating in activities that he enjoyed, both at home and in the Life Enrichment Program. He had a love of all animals, especially horses and dogs. A trip to Reclamation Ranch to ride on a horse was a special memory. Rides to the farm and riding in any farm machinery brought pure joy! Not only did he enjoy rides around the lake, but also was excited when he could ride on a boat/pontoon on the water in the summer. Spending time with his family and friends and doing any activities with his hands, especially anything that made noise, brought a smile to his face. His love for the staff and his friends at LifeQuest was obvious and he was so happy to be home around the ones he loved and loved him in return.  

Grateful for having shared his life are his brothers: Allen (Lynette), Kingwood, TX; Kevin (Rebecca),  Sheridan, WY; Craig, Sheridan, WY; Terry (Chris), Gillette, WY; and Robert (Brenda), Artesian, SD; many nieces and nephews; and the amazing staff and residents of LifeQuest.    

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, David; sister, Mary Ann; and his grandparents.


Visitation(s)

Date
Friday, February 18, 2022
Time
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Friday, February 18, 2022
Time
2:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Artesian, SD


Posted by Mike Schneider on February 21, 2022
May Tim Rest In Peace. I regret never having met Tim, he made such a positive impact on many, including others at LifeQuest. Condolences to the family.
Posted by Brenda Keene on February 17, 2022
Tim is amazing! When I would visit my sister Laurie, often times Tim would be there. He was so caring of her. He was a blessing to so many. If Tim was around, everyone was smiling. I’m sorry for your loss. Please know that Tim touched so many lives.
Posted by Connie and Dan muller on February 17, 2022
So very sorry for your loss
Posted by Roxie Ackman on February 17, 2022
Im so sorry for your loss. He can now be with his mom
Posted by Phlynn Reutner on February 16, 2022
My deepest condolences
Posted by Dennis n Donna Morgan on February 16, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers to the family and the LifeQuest family! We are thinking of y’all at this time !
Posted by Amanda Lewis on February 15, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with Tim’s biological family and his “bonus” family at Lifequest. May you find comfort in knowing he is living his best life and reunited with our Lord and the loved ones who have gone before him.
Posted by Lynn and Ronda Barta, McKinney,Tx on February 15, 2022
Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with all of Tim's brothers and family during this time.... Take Care and God Bless!!!
Posted by Al & Sonia Thomas on February 15, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim's brothers and families.
Posted by Jenny Kotrba on February 15, 2022
I have been at LifeQuest with Tim for 8 years. He was such a caring man. I enjoyed our time sitting holding his hand. He will be missed.
Posted by C P on February 15, 2022
My condolences to the family. When loosing a loved one it can be unbearable. That is why God has provided scriptures in the Bible to help ones cope with the loss of a loved one. In the Bible book of Isaiah 25:8 Jehovah God promises soon to "swallow up death forever." He also promises to bring back those who have fallen asleep in death (Acts 24:15). In a little while longer this kind of pain will be a thing of the past (Revelations 21:4). May these scriptures bring you comfort in this difficult time (jw.org)
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