Ardith Schmith

Ardith A. (Ardy) Schmith, 84, a long-time resident of Aldrich, passed away December 25, 2016.

A celebration of life will be held at the Congregational Church in Staples,  at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. 

Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Chapel, Staples.

Ardith was born January 1, 1932, to Albert “Red” Nelson and Leona (Gibbs) Nelson. 

She owned the River Inn in Aldrich for over 40 years, where she made everyone welcome with great food and conversation. She greeted people by their first name and always asked about the family. She was the first to send food to those in need and was quick with a story whether it be at the River Inn or on the golf course. Ardy hosted many social and family gatherings from large family Thanksgiving meals, to the annual River Inn golf tournament, weddings and other social events.  

She is survived by  two daughters, LuJean (Steve) Larson of Nisswa and Jackie (Chuck) Anderson of Monticello; one sister, Rita Stone of Staples; one brother, Larry (Romelle) Nelson of Perham; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andy Schmith; four brothers, Arvid Nelson, Darrell (Tuffy) Nelson, Leo (Buzz) Nelson and William (Billy) Nelson and one sister, Rayma Thorn.   

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