David W. Schmidtz

I can't believe Dave's been gone 15 years! We had lost touch with each other after our high school days having taken different paths in our professional work. However during high school, we had some great times and I remember traveling to Milwaukee with him in 1967 by train visiting his relatives "The William Tabler" family; he and I along with Bolivian exchange student Roberto Montano Medina went to Chicago with my family celebrating our 1969 graduation. Dave was a very talented painter...

I remember seeing and spending some good times with David as a Badin High pal back in the sixties. Hanging out at his home on High Street, traveling to Milwaukee by train in 1967 to visit his uncle (William Tabler family) and the Expo 67 trip to Montreal were especially fun times. I remember my father drove us to Chicago right after we graduated high school & we enjoyed touring the fabulous Fields Museum. David was a talented artist and my mother treasured a statue of Saul he had created &...

To all of the Schmidtz family-I was sorry to hear of David's passing. I remember as kids having so much fun with him when our families got together. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Sandi (Williman) Paxton

David was a loving and devoted partner to Jay, a good friend, and a hardworking, generous, kind human being. Beneath that quiet demeanor, he was funny, charming, and passionate about opera. We will greatly miss him.
Our sincere sympathy to his family.
Kim Osgood & Pat Kane

To the Schmitz Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences fora the loss of Dave. I remember Dave while growing up on Linda Lane. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Jean (Meyer) Truster

David and his partner Jay were our dear friends for decades. Our lives were enriched by David's friendship and will be poorer for his loss. Kathi and I send our sincere sympathy to his family.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.