Huntsville, Alabama
July 17, 1935 - Aug. 16, 2010
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Francis J. Schmidt, 75, of Huntsville passed away Monday. Frank enjoyed a distinguished 24-year military career as a fighter pilot and commander during which time he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the...
Read MoreWhile at my brother Frank's funeral I never did sign the guest book. I am sad for all of us in the Family and especially for Colet, but happy that he is with God and our mom, dad and sister Bea in heaven. Mary
August 30, 2010
I just found out about Frank's passing today. I am so saddened to hear of it. Frank was great to work with at The University of Alabama and always so full of life and stories. Since I am now in Seattle working for the Veteran's Administration, I am sure he would have
been interested in my design experiences with our veterans at VA Puget Sound. My heartfelt warm wishes and condolences to Colet.
Linda Cashman
August 23, 2010
I am Woody Clauson's daughter. I was very young when I last saw Frank and his family; however, I am saddened nonetheless by his passing. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Kristin Clauson-Gifford
August 22, 2010 | Richmond, VA
It was my honor to get to know "Uncle Frank" over the last decade after I had the priviledge of joining the Schmidt clan. I admired his example of service to God and Country and his love of family and friends. We mourn in our loss but rejoice for the life well lived. I pray that God will continue to bless this family and ease their sorrow.
Marian Schmidt
August 20, 2010 | Nashville, TN
My thoughts and prayers go out to Coletta and the Schmidt family. Frank was a man who loved God, his church, his family and friends. He will be missed by all who's lives he touched. Heaven had a new voice in the choir singing praises to God.
Katrina Lister
August 20, 2010 | Harvest, AL
I never had the honor of meeting Francis but have heard wonderful memories of him. I send my sympathy to the family. My prayers are with you.
Marlana Higgs
August 19, 2010 | Cordova, TN
Frank has been a blessing to all of us here at Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman. With Colet he has been a faithful--and adventurous--friend. He and all of his family will be in our Grateful and Joyous prayer. Requiescat in Pace!
Sisters Eleanor and Mary Ruth and all of our Benedictine Sisters.
Eleanor Harrison
August 18, 2010 | Cullman, AL
It was a blessing to have known Frank during his years in Tuscaloosa and I loved hearing of his and Colet's adventures in retirement. There is great rejoicing in heaven as Frank is truly in God's loving arms now -- free of pain. He lived life fully and was a blessing to so many. Love to Colet and his family and special prayers for all who loved and will so greatly miss Frank. Janet Griffith (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Janet Griffith
August 18, 2010 | Tuscaloosa, AL
I shall always remember Frank's eyes filled with loving light and his gentle, compassionate spirit that overlayed his will of steel. Frank offered life-healing touches as he reached out to myself and so many others who were newly-singled. His courage, deep spirtuality, life wisdom, tender heart and quiet strength were a constant inspiration that I shall always treasure within my heart. My love to beloved Colet and his family who have traveled on his homeward bound journey to our Father.
Maureen Krison
August 18, 2010 | Altanta, GA