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Charley Schmitz Obituary

Charley Raymond Schmitz Charley Raymond Schmitz, 77, of Paso Robles, CA passed away suddenly on Friday, December 29, 2017. Charley was born November 22, 1940, in Bakersfield, CA to Marie and Burl Schmitz. He was one of four children. His business, Charley Schmitz Excavating, was known countywide. His smile, humor and strong handshake were his trademark all the way until the end. He will be forever missed by his youngest son, Jim; wife, Cindy; and grand- children: Charlie, Jamie, James, Julie and Johnny Schmitz. A Celebration of Life gathering (potluck/BBQ) will be held at a future date to yet be determined. Please email: [email protected] or 805-434-0543 for more information.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jan. 14, 2018.
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We have a lot of good memories from many years of working on projects and enjoy reminiscence.

Paul & Joy King

January 30, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was like a father to me as my father in law. My thoughts and prayers are with Joanne(wife), his sons Mike, Clarence, Jim, grandchildren Mark, Tim, Charlie, Jamie, Julie, Johnny, James, Chris, Henry, Leah and his many nieces and nephew & great grandson Bentley(Tim). Charley provided for all of us, he gave all of us everything we ever wanted. He worked hard every day of his life. He loved to fly, ride horses years ago and visit with his many friends and family. We used to go for drives and drink beer and just have fun. We had many family holidays, birthday parties, wedding receptions and the kids had pool parties with their classmates and youth football teams at their grandpas house. He was an awnry, silly, loving, happy man. I will forever miss you and all that you were to me and my sons Mark and Tim .

Tracy Hursell

January 30, 2018

My condolences to Joanne, Jim and Cindy, Mike Schmitz, Clarence Schmitz, the grand children, extended family and friends. Charley always had a smile, a big hearty laugh and a hug! He was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed by many.

Jessica Barrett

January 24, 2018

To the family of Charlie Schmitz, sending condolences and prayers to you all. He was a great neighbor before he moved to the trailer park. I met Charlie through my husband Bobby Kinkaid . He was a dear friend also.

Patti Boisvert-Kinkaid

January 21, 2018

We are missing you every day...you are finally home.

Cindy Schmitz

January 15, 2018

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