Lawrence, Kansas
Nov 27, 1941 – Jul 18, 2025 (Age 83)
Gary Allen Schmidt of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Mr. Schmidt was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 27, 1941. He was adopted, at birth, by Frederick W. and Marguerite (Mickey) Galyean Schmidt, of Delta, Colorado. Gary was raised in Delta and was a member of the...
Read MoreGary was my first supervisor when I moved cross country for my psychology internship at the Palo Alto VAMC.His support and guidance at the start of my career was essential; our ongoing friendship over the following 40+ years has been truly invaluable.
Michael Priddy
July 30, 2025 | Friend
I met Gary years ago at a Lawrence Breakfast Optimist meeting. We shared a "bond" in finding siblings that we didn´t know existed. Gary was such a gentle soul & the kids at the Jr Optimist club (New York Elementary School) loved him! He will be missed.
Jane Harris
July 29, 2025 | Friend
