Blaine Thomas Schmidt
Nov 11, 1958 -
Jan 4, 2026
Blaine Thomas Schmidt, age 67, passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, of heart failure on Jan. 4, 2026.
He was born in Dickinson, N.D., on Nov. 11, 1958, to Richard and Dorathy Schmidt. After attending high school in Dickinson, Blaine attended North Dakota State School of Science. He worked a variety of jobs while in North Dakota, utilizing his truck driving skills for Badinger Sand and Gravel, Mike's Excavation, Service Stations and becoming and apartment manager for property he owned. He also enjoyed working and serving others at the Dairy Barn that his parents owned when he could.
Blaine and his then-wife, Michelle, moved to Anchorage in 1983 for new job opportunities. He worked for Matanuska Maid Dairy for seven years. He also managed a rental property that they had purchased. They divorced in 1991.
In June 1996, Blaine purchased Natural Wonders Gallery located in the Sears Mall in Anchorage. This is where on April 11, 2003, Blaine met his future wife, Robin. They married on May 18, 2007, in Anchorage.
Blaine began Bible school in September 2002 while attending Abbott Loop Church in Anchorage. In 2005, he began attending Muldoon Community Assembly (MCA) and serving in Video Cafe while continuing his Bible studies at Far North Bible School and running Natural Wonders Gallery. He received his License to Preach in April 2009, and he began working part time at MCA as the Senior Adult Pastor. Blaine closed Natural Wonders Gallery on Dec. 31, 2009, so he could pursue full-time ministry.
On April 28, 2011, Blaine was ordained with Assemblies of God and served at Muldoon Community Assembly. Blaine continued his full-time ministry at MCA until Jan. 25, 2022. He enjoyed helping people to become all that they could be, what God had designed them to be. He began Celebrate Recovery at MCA to help people receive healing and freedom from their hurts, habits and hang-ups. He enjoyed helping people walk through the valley of death on their way to their eternal home.
He was not only active in his church community, but he also volunteered with the Anchorage Pioneer Home, Providence Extended Care and Polaris Transitional Care.
He was also a square dance caller - which he loved immensely - with Dudes and Dames from 1983 to 2023.
Blaine had the privilege to drive a motorcoach for Holland America during the summers of 2022-2025, and loved sharing Alaska with others.
Blaine also had the privilege to drive a school bus for the Anchorage School District for the school years September 2022-May 2023; September 2023-May 2024; September 2024-May 2025; and September-December 2025. He loved the kids and coworkers.
Blaine loved sharing life with others and had a heart of encouragement!
Blaine leaves behind his wife, Robin Schmidt; stepdaughters, Sarah (Matthew) Deimling and Jennifer Merly; grandson, George Deimling; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Mary Schmidt; sister and brother-in-law, Marla Beth Schmidt and Spike Quainoo; nephew, Ryan Schmidt with wife Cecily and children Killian and Breckin; nephew, Brandon with wife Margaret and children Nico and Ivy; nephew, Kelley and wife Ashley; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A viewing for Blaine will be held on Jan. 27, 2026, from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by a service at Muldoon Community Assembly, 7041 Debarr Road in Anchorage. Pastor Kent Redfearn will officiate. Blaine will be laid to rest at the Dickinson Cemetery in Dickinson.
