He was born in Fremont, Nebraska on April 17,1942 to Ernest and Helen (Pollock) Schmidt. Bill graduated from Fremont High School in 1960 and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he earned an engineering degree.
He was engaged to Vernyce Andersen on December 24, 1963, and they married June 26, 1964. They lived in Lincoln 2 years, 6 years in Nebraska City, where he was a Plant Engineer at Morton House Foods. They also lived briefly in Omaha, NE and Brush, CO. Bill and Vernyce raised their family in Lincoln and retired in 1997 to Bill's boyhood home in Fremont. He was an Amsoil dealer for many years and later became a motivational speaker for a small firm and then was active with Stephen Ministries through their church.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife and parents. He is survived by his children Darrin Schmidt (Kristin) of Elkhorn, NE and their children Ryan (Katie), Samuel and Miles; Tammy Tuttle (Rich) of Depew, OK and daughter Ashley Clark of Lincoln, NE; Sisters-in-Law Lonni (Andersen) Stedry of Peoria, AZ and Jeanie (Andersen) Eker of Shawnee Mission, KS; brother-in-law Arden (Laurel) Andersen of Scottsdale, AZ.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, (1249 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025) followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow the burial at Ludvigsen Mortuary.
Online guestbook at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Karie Kirkland & Rich McKinley
Omaha, NE Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Darrin, Kristin, Tammy & family,I had so much fun getting to know your Mom & Dad in our 20’s especially, with all the getting together we did. They were beautiful, kind, loving and supportive people. I am better for knowing them and all of you. I’m sorry to miss the service, but will be with you in spirit and always.
Love, Karie & Rich
Mike & Lynette Vaughn
Elkhorn, NE Monday, September 29, 2025 Darrin, Kristin and Family - We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We know how close you were, so we can only imagine how deep this loss feels for you and your children. Please know that we are here for you.Randy Freund
Vining, MN Monday, September 29, 2025 Tammy, Darrin and families,Although we will not be able to attend the services, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have such good memories of good times, conversations and Rook with your parents in Brush. Stephanie and I remember the same when we visited Fremont. I was in high school (maybe Jr. High?) when I got to know Bill the best in Brush. It was an influential time in my life. I remember Bill as kind and patient....a steady, reliable person in my life, and give thanks for that, then, and then also later on in life. He is now completely in the hands of the only true merciful, patient and steady One, His Lord.
Randy and Stephanie Freund
Judy Johns
Depew, OK Friday, September 26, 2025 My prayers and blessings are being sent to you and your loved ones