Kenneth L. Schmieding was born Jan. 31, 1944, to Clarence and Vera (Lindner) Schmieding in Lincoln.
He attended Seward High School graduating in 1962. After high school, he attended Winona School of Professional Photography. On Sept. 9, 1973, Ken was united in marriage to Cheryl Pisciotta in Burbank, California. Ken was a professional photographer for 60 years. He owned and operated Schmieding Photography on the square in Seward, until his retirement.
Ken was a dedicated community leader. He was a past president of the Seward Rotary Club, maintaining perfect attendance for 51 years. He was also past president of Seward Chamber of Commerce, as well as serving on the Tree Board and Recreation Board. Ken served as a Director of Nebraska Public Power District and as a Seward County Commissioner. Ken was an elder at St. John Lutheran Church.
Most recently, Ken organized a volunteer committee to develop a statute display at the Seward Fairgrounds as a tribute to 4-H and FFA. In his spare time, Ken enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and attending athletic events.
Ken passed away July 2, 2026, in Lincoln, at the age of 82.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Schmieding of Seward; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Jon Marroquin of Seward; granddaughter, Amalia Marroquin; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janice and Benny Volpe of Glendale, California.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Vera Schmieding.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 9, from 2 – 8 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward with committal at the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
