James David Schildt

James David Schildt of Pleasant Dale, was born January 1, 1978 in Lincoln, NE to Carol (Viets) and Larry Schildt, also of Pleasant Dale. He was baptized, confirmed, married and a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church (Middle Creek) Seward, NE. He graduated from Seward High School in 1996.  Following high school he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, earning Associates Degrees in both Diesel Mechanics and Building Construction.  On August 17, 2002, James was united in marriage to Brooke Madsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Middle Creek).  He was a loving husband to Brooke and proud and supportive father to their children, Phillip, Sydney, Ashlyn and Myranda. He enjoyed catching for his daughters for softball and supporting all of his children’s activities, and there were a lot. James was a lifelong farmer in Pleasant Dale with his father and family. He always had a genuine interest and willingness in helping his family and friends and excelled in carpentry and created many heirlooms that his family will cherish.  He also enjoyed welding, bull dozing, woodworking and his cows.  He liked taking long road trips and cutting trees. James passed away on May 12, 2022 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 44 years, 4 months and 11 days.  He is survived by his wife, Brooke Schildt of Pleasant Dale,  and children, Phillip, Sydney, Ashlyn and Myranda; parents, Carol and Larry Schildt, Pleasant Dale, Nebraska; siblings, Mike Schildt, and Rod (Kathi) Schildt, Angie (Keith) Burkhardt all of Pleasant Dale; sister-in-law, Alex Madsen; aunts, Wilma Mook and Joan Schildt both of Seward, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  James was preceded in death by his grandparents, August & Ida Schildt, Elmer & Hilda Viets; aunts & uncles, Gene & Evelyn Fougeron, Leslie Schildt, Ralph Mook, Dale & Norma Ficke. 

MEMORIALS IN CARE OF SCHILDT FAMILY.

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