Title

Carl and Verna Schmidt

Creation Date

1979

Description

Schmidt, Carl and Verna. Color photo of Carl Schmidt (Chucky Schmidt) and his wife, Verna Schmidt. This photo shows Carl and Verna with Larry Nelson. Carl (03/16/1902 - 04/15/1998) was graduated from St. Peter High School in 1921 and from Gustavus in 1925. He was the owner of the Ottawa Fur Farm sites for 60 years, and along with Dr. Seth Osborn of Waterville, MN developed the Black Diamond and Sapphire breeds of mink. He had a long time interest in preserving wildlife habitat and wetlands. He was a generous benefactor to the St. Peter Public Library and to the Nicollet County Historical Society.

See also photos E4680 to E4699 and E5100 to E5109.