Mr. John Stanley Schmidt of Coronation Alberta, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 in Innisfail, Alberta surrounded by his son, daughter, daughter in law and grandsons at the age of 74 years.

John was born January 2, 1951 to Henry and Betty Schmidt in Coronation, Alberta. He was raised on the family farm east of Talbot, and was the second oldest of nine children. John spent his life in the Talbot area, attending school in Brownfield and Coronation, before leaving home to work. Over the years, he worked in the oil patch, at the Coronation Seed Cleaning Plant, and during school years on the family and neighboring farms.

John was raised with a deep love of family, community, farming and sports. He played hockey and baseball with his brothers for the Talbot Hornets while their father coached. He went on to play with the Coronation Royals in the Battle River League, and later with the Coronation Old Timers. He passed on his love of sports to his two children, coaching minor hockey in Coronation and minor baseball in both Brownfield and Coronation leading several teams to multiple Provincial appearances. In his later years he loved watching his grandsons play lacrosse, hockey and baseball, always enjoying his cheeseburgers at the games.

John raised his two children on the family farm west of Talbot. He was devoted to everything that his children were involved in, hockey, baseball, Girl Guide campouts, 4H speak offs and other events with 4H.

John loved his community, he served on the Talbot Community Hall Board in various positions over the years and helped to plan countless events and never missed a Talbot Sports Day, or any other community gatherings.

John is survived by his son Tyrone (Candace) Schmidt of Innisfail, their two sons Dane and Brady Schmidt of Innisfail. His daughter Dustie Schmidt of Edmonton, his brothers, Bill (Marina) Schmidt, Allan “Shorty” (Maxine) Schmidt, Mike Schmidt all of Coronation, his sisters, Diane Schmidt and Sherry (Roger) Golby both of Coronation, his uncle, Stanley “Pete” Schmidt, his aunts, Donna (Verne) Holt, Shirley Colp and Carol Wendler, as well as multiple nieces, great nieces, great-great nieces, nephews, great nephews and great-great nephews.

John was predeceased by his parents Henry and Betty Schmidt, his sister, Marilyn Suntjens, his brothers, Tom Schmidt, and Tim Schmidt, and his sister-in-law Jackie Schmidt.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

Mr. John Stanley Schmidt of Coronation Alberta, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 in Innisfail, Alberta surrounded by his son, daughter, daughter in law and grandsons at the age of 74 years.

John was born January 2, 1951 to Henry and Betty Schmidt in Coronation, Alberta. He was raised on the family farm east of Talbot, and was the second oldest of nine children. John spent his life in the Talbot area, attending school in Brownfield and Coronation, before leaving home to work. Over the years, he worked in the oil patch, at the Coronation Seed Cleaning Plant, and during school years on the family and neighboring farms.

John was raised with a deep love of family, community, farming and sports. He played hockey and baseball with his brothers for the Talbot Hornets while their father coached. He went on to play with the Coronation Royals in the Battle River League, and later with the Coronation Old Timers. He passed on his love of sports to his two children, coaching minor hockey in Coronation and minor baseball in both Brownfield and Coronation leading several teams to multiple Provincial appearances. In his later years he loved watching his grandsons play lacrosse, hockey and baseball, always enjoying his cheeseburgers at the games.

John raised his two children on the family farm west of Talbot. He was devoted to everything that his children were involved in, hockey, baseball, Girl Guide campouts, 4H speak offs and other events with 4H.

John loved his community, he served on the Talbot Community Hall Board in various positions over the years and helped to plan countless events and never missed a Talbot Sports Day, or any other community gatherings.

John is survived by his son Tyrone (Candace) Schmidt of Innisfail, their two sons Dane and Brady Schmidt of Innisfail. His daughter Dustie Schmidt of Edmonton, his brothers, Bill (Marina) Schmidt, Allan “Shorty” (Maxine) Schmidt, Mike Schmidt all of Coronation, his sisters, Diane Schmidt and Sherry (Roger) Golby both of Coronation, his uncle, Stanley “Pete” Schmidt, his aunts, Donna (Verne) Holt, Shirley Colp and Carol Wendler, as well as multiple nieces, great nieces, great-great nieces, nephews, great nephews and great-great nephews.

John was predeceased by his parents Henry and Betty Schmidt, his sister, Marilyn Suntjens, his brothers, Tom Schmidt, and Tim Schmidt, and his sister-in-law Jackie Schmidt.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

If friends so desire, Memorial Donations may be made to the STARS Foundation 570-1441 Aviation PK, NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 9Z9 or at https://stars.ca/ Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006

• Date : 2025-11-21
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