Svend Schmidt

Svend Robert Schmidt Jr. passed away at his home on May 10, 2025, at the age of 68, after a short but fierce battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Norma Allenbach Schmidt; his father, Svend Robert Schmidt Sr.; sister Katrina Whaley, brother Keith Schmidt, sister-in-law Emily Schmidt, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

After serving 4 years in the United States Marine Corp and 16 years in the United States Navy, Sven became the Lead Mechanic in Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Greenbelt Motor Shop. Retiring after 20 years, he then earned a Bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland followed by an Advanced Certificate in Biblical Interpretation at Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY. Sven's greatest fulfilment was teaching the Adult Bible Study classes at All Saints Lutheran Church, Bowie Maryland, where there will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 24, 10:30 am, all are invited.