Long time Grace Lutheran Pastor Albert Schmidt passes away

 
IN MEMORY – Long time Grace Lutheran pastor Rev. Albert Schmidt passed away on Jan. 29 and services will be held on Feb. 9.
IN MEMORY – Long time Grace Lutheran pastor Rev. Albert Schmidt passed away on Jan. 29 and services will be held on Feb. 9.
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By ANGIE AGUILA/Gazette Writer

River Cities Gazette

    The Miami Springs Community and Grace Lutheran Church are mourning the loss of a remarkable man. Rev. Albert Schmidt, 86, the long time pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, January 29th.

    Although Schmidt retired as Grace Lutheran’s Pastor many years ago, he remained dearly loved and admired and stood as a pillar in our community.

    Over his many years in Miami Springs, Pastor Schmidt impacted the lives of countless people and will be remembered as a great spiritual leader of our community.

    A service to celebrate the life of Rev. Albert Schmidt will be held on Saturday, February 9th at Grace Lutheran Church, 254 Curtiss Pkwy. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by the Memorial Service which will begin at 1 p.m. That service will then be followed by a reception in the Social Hall.

 

 

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