Obituary of Ronald Bruce Schmidt

Ronald Bruce Schmidt – “Bruce”, 88, of Rogers, died July 15th at Maple Grove Hospital due to complications from COVID 19. Bruce was born April 24, 1935 to Norman (“Mike”) and Eula Schmidt and grew up in Long Prairie, Minnesota. Bruce had adventures around the world but one of his favorite places was his cabin in Fifty Lakes. When traveling became more difficult, Bruce enjoyed shorter trips to play slot machines at a casino, or just to sit on the Diamondcrest patio enjoying his pipe. Bruce is survived by his sister, Gail, sons Steve (Jennifer), Jeff (Denise) and Brad (Carl) and grandkids Hailey, Chase, Adrienne, and Chloe