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Robert Schmidt Obituary
January 1937 ~ June 2017
Robert "Bob" Schmidt passed away on June 24, 2017 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born in January 1937 to Jack and Ellen Schmidt in Newman, California. He later moved to Waterford with his family, where he lived for the remainder of his life. He graduated from Oakdale High School in 1955. Bob met his wife Billie Petersen of Hilmar at the Coconut Grove in Santa Cruz, California. The two built a life for themselves in Waterford where Bob farmed almonds and was an active member of the community. If Bob wasn't found working in the field you would be able to find him volunteering at various neighborhood events. Bob was a Mason who served in the California National Guard. He was on the Board for Salida Almond Hulling and Waterford Irrigation District. Member of the Waterford Lions Club, Stanislaus Farm Bureau, Oakdale Golf and Country Club and the Community Baptist Church. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years Billie Schmidt, their children Mark Schmidt and Sheri (Jeff) Maciel and his two grandchildren Katie and Kyle Maciel. He is also survived by his siblings, Jackie Schmidt Brisbin, Steve Schmidt and Phillip Schmidt.
Services will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Community Baptist Church in Waterford at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may me made to the Shriner's Hospital, Alexander Cohen Hospice House or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janice Carpenter
June 22, 2020
My deepest regards to the Schmidit Family.
Andrea K. Schmidt-Brewer
March 12, 2018
Missing you so much, Daddy!
Elizabeth Flores
August 12, 2017
Today we raise our glass to a dear friend who was an example to all for the wonderful full life he led. I was lucky enough to have met Robert and Aida over 20 years ago, his big beautiful smile will live on forever in my memory.
LOURDES ALVARO
August 4, 2017
NUESTRAS SENTIDAS CONDOLENCIAS A TODA LA FAMILIA DE ROBERT,A QUIEN LO SEGUIREMOS QUERIENDO POR SIEMPRE,Y FUE UN PADRE ADOPTIVO PARA LOURDES MI ESPOSA,NO HA FALLECIDO, UNICAMENTE NOS MARCA EL CAMINO PARA MAS ADELANTE ENCONTRARNOS.
AIDA NO ESTAS SOLA DESDE ARRIBA SIEMPRE TE CUIDARA,NOSOTROS ESTAREMOS CONTIGO HASTA EL FINAL.
TU HIJA LOURDES MEDINA Y ALVARO ANAYA
Andrea Schmidt-Brewer
August 3, 2017
Love & miss you Dad!
Suzanne B Gomez
August 1, 2017
Dear Aida and Family,
Rob leaves such a huge hole in his circle of friends and family. He was bigger than life, so intelligent and articulate.. He will be missed by many. May God bless you all and grant you peace.
Suzie Gomez
Jose Quinonez
July 30, 2017
Dr Schmidt was a great professor for thiosr who were fortunate to have him teach you about the world. I will always remember his willingness to help his students learn and do field work.
May God his soul. With deepest sympathy to Dr Schmidt's family.
Jose Quinonez (class 1985)
July 8, 2017
Loved seeing him greeting people at church. A great man! We loved him. Sending love to all the family. Ross and Lisa Hawkins
Robert and Jan Carpenter
July 3, 2017
Dear Billie and family, we regret hearing of your loss and send our deepest regrets. We will be unable to attend but know our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Robert and Jan Carpenter.
Ed & Jeanne Esther
June 28, 2017
I have felt privileged knowing this wonderful man. I enjoyed working with him. Our condolences to the family.
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