George Schmidt, 73, of New Tripoli, died on May 26, 2020, at home.

He and his wife, Ruth E. (Schaeffer) Schmidt, celebrated 55 years of marriage in March.

Born in New Tripoli, he was a son of the late George J. and Eugene (Gittinger) Schmidt.

He was the owner of the George Schmidt Berry Farm, New Tripoli, where he worked alongside his family for most of his life.

He was a contributing member of the Germansville and New Tripoli fire companies.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by children George D. (Dawn) Schmidt of New Tripoli, Bonnie E. (Alan) Rex of Slatington, Dale D. (Connie) Schmidt of Germansville, Mark A. (Rachelle) Schmidt of Mertztown, Karen L. (Dean) Miller of New Tripoli, Julie A. (Gordon) Rex of Palmerton, Matthew L. Schmidt of New Tripoli, and Emily K. (Josh) Hummel of New Tripoli; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Hilda Schuler of Cairo, Ga., and Janet Shaw of Pennsburg.

He was predeceased by an infant brother, George Schmidt Jr., and a sister, Gene Kline.

A private graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family. Please, no flowers.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.