Steven M. Schmidt, 55, of Williston, ND passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Williston, ND.

Steven Michael Schmidt was born August 3, 1968 in Fargo, ND. He was adopted into the loving home of Karen and Darrell Schmidt when he was 5 weeks old. He was raised in Williston and attended special education classes in Williston Public Schools until the age of 21.

Steven enjoyed growing up in a farm family which often included rides in the combine with Darrell. He spent most weekends at the family cabin at Blacktail Dam.

Steven loved to see family gathered together over holidays and during hunting season. He especially loved those family members that shared their beer with him! Sunday afternoons were spent drinking coffee at Marlene’s and playing cards.

Steven’s parents were active supporters of The Opportunity Foundation. After Darrell passed away Steven moved into the group home. The loving and exceptional care they provided was so appreciated by his family.

One of the things that family and Opportunity Staff know about Steven was that he had a favorite color...gray and only gray. Don't even try to give him another color shirt to put on.

He was loved by many. The support others have provided to him and his family enabled Steven to have his best life ever.

Steven is survived by his mother, Karen; aunts, Marlene, Mary and Penny; and uncle, Tom. He is also survived by numerous cousins and so many loving friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Darrell; his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.