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Richard "Dick" Schmidt

1925 - 2020

Richard "Dick" Schmidt obituary, 1925-2020, Ann Arbor, MI

BORN

1925

DIED

2020

Richard Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Richard "Dick" Chelsea, Michigan Age 94, died Friday, February 7, 2020 in Chelsea. He was born March 6, 1925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Norman Harold & Lenore Eva Margarita (Kalmbach) Schmidt. Dick lived at North Lake for many years, then lived in Manchester for 17 years, returning to Chelsea in '95. Dick graduated from Chelsea High School in the class of 1942. Following graduation, Dick enlisted and served with the US Navy in the Pacific during WWII. Upon discharge he was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone for 36 Years. Dick was a member of St. Paul UCC, where he was a Council Member. He was also a life-long member of the Chelsea Rod & Gun club and the VFW. Dick had a love for the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed gardening for many years. On Jun 23, 1951, he married Jean Eisenbeiser in Jackson, and she survives. Other survivors include his children, Joan Schmidt of Ann Arbor and Jeff Schmidt of Chelsea; two sisters, Eleanor Hall and Elaine Boyce; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11:00 am at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea, with Rev. Eric Stricklin officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 14600 E Old US Highway 12, Chelsea, MI 48118.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2020.

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Bob MacDougall

February 9, 2020

Rest in peace. I worked with Dick at Michigan Bell when I was a young pup. I learned a lot both about telephony and life from him.

February 9, 2020

Rest in Peace Uncle Richard (Big Daddy)

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Charles and Barb

Alfretta Grieb

February 8, 2020

Jean, Joan and Jeff
Prayers go out to you on your loss. Dick is free from his ills and has no issues now.

Richard and Jean were great neighbors to my in laws June and Earl Grieb. He would check in with Earl daily to see how he was doing. He was Earl's very best friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Alfretta and Dennis Grieb
Port Charlotte Florida

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