Thank you to the Anderegg family for providing the information for this article on the Remembering Annie Schmidt Facebook page. In late 2016, thousands of family, friends, and fans mourned the loss of Annie Schmidt, daughter of Jon Schmidt, a member of the popular musical act The Piano Guys. Annie indicated she was going hiking on October 16, 2016, near her …
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Listen to the Last Song Annie Schmidt Wrote With Her Brother
In an exclusive new video released by the Schmidt family, the world gets another intimate glimpse into the family’s love for their lost daughter and sister. Annie Schmidt died on October 16, 2016, from an accidental fall while hiking in Oregon. Thousands of hours and thousands of volunteers banded together to find Annie’s remains, which occurred last week. Now, as …
Read More »Remains of Annie Schmidt Found, Father Jon Shares
UPDATE: November 12, 2016 3:38PM MDT Jon Schmidt has confirmed the remains are those of his daughter: We just received word from the medical examiner that the remains found yesterday have been positively identified as Annie. You have lived this trial with us and we pray that this may bring a greater level of resolution and peace for all of …
Read More »The Piano Guys Experience Bittersweet Release Day for New Album, Announce Live Facebook Chat
There was no way of knowing the release date for The Piano Guy’s first album since 2014 would coincide with the tragic loss of group member Jon Schmidt’s daughter, Annie. Yet, that is what happened. “Uncharted” officially went on sale today and the group’s team even managed to get the pre-sold albums out on time even though they spent an entire …
Read More »Annie’s Mother, The Piano Guys Share Faith-Filled Message to Volunteers
“We wish we had better news,” The Piano Guys wrote early Thursday morning as the group’s search for Annie Schmidt, missing hiker of member Jon Schmidt, ended. “We were not able to find Annie. The search is being discontinued at this time in consideration of the health and well-being of everyone involved.” However, the group wrote, “all is not lost.” …
Read More »Watch Annie Schmidt Sing “Nearer My God to Thee” on Her LDS Mission
As the search for Annie Schmidt draws to a close today and she remains unfound, those who knew Annie best are reflecting on her talent and spirit. This video was posted on the Find Annie Schmidt Facebook page earlier today. It shows Annie singing the hymn “Nearer My God to Thee” while on her mission to Macon, Georgia. Jon …
Read More »Schmidt Family to Continue Search + How You Can Help
The morning after Oregon police officially suspended the search for Annie Schmidt, the missing daughter of LDS musician Jon Schmidt, the family released their own plans to continue the search. Posted on The Piano Guy’s Facebook page, the plans include a call for able volunteers, especially if you have experience in mountain climbing and hiking. Annie’s brother, Spencer, also posted …
Read More »Search Suspended for Annie Schmidt, “I Don’t Think She’s Still Alive” Mother States
Featured Image | KOIN 6 UPDATE: Schmidt Family to Continue Search + How You Can Help Heartbreaking news comes from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday night. The search for Annie Schmidt, daughter of LDS musican Jon Schmidt, has been suspended after three days of intense searching. In a press release reported by Fox 13 News, the office stated over …
Read More »Search Continues for Annie Schmidt, Family Speaks Out
The search continues for Annie Schmidt, the 21-year-old daughter of Jon Schmidt, a popular LDS musician from the group The Piano Guys. In an updated statement to Fox 13 News in Salt Lake City, the Schmidts release the full details of what they believe happened and what the next steps are. Anna, who is called Annie by her family, is …
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