Michael K. Schmidt

While we did not know Michael personally, I was always very touched by how he interacted with my 3-year-old son on our visits to McDonald's.

He was always smiling and friendly and it never failed that he made an effort to talk with my son. That means a lot to a parent and is a sure sign of what a genuine, caring person Michael was.

My heart dropped when I heard of his passing and my thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. He will be missed by all who came...

Our families are just 2 of many that will miss Michael's smiling face and happy demeanor. We always saw Mike at McDonalds on Kids Night when we went with our grandkids and their parents. He always spoke to us and joked around about the kids activities going on at the time. It was great knowing someone that was just a genuinely nice person. All of us, including the kids, are very saddened by his passing. With the turnout at his Memorial it's obvious that your grief is shared by many in the...

ahhh Mike.... You were truly one of a kind. You were the happiest, smiliest all around great person I have ever met! I will miss your smiles and you favorite saying "They are playing your favorite song" Those three little beeps will now have more meaning to me of my memories of you!
Take care my friend, I will miss you so.
As you would put it Micheal...from your favorite custodian :o)

How fortunate my family and I were to have seen Michael almost everywhere we went! He was always smiling and happy. On the evening before he passed, he sat with my kids at McDonalds and they all talked about their Halloween costumes together and how excited they were for trick or treating. Michael said to my 6 year old that he was dressing up as a prisoner in a black and white striped jumpsuit. He said some people would tell him he was too old for trick or treating when he went to the door,...

I want to school with Mike. He was a great guy to know. I will miss him alot. I really loved him alot. I'm sorry for your loss.

Ashley Burton

Mike was a wonderful student, hard worker and a great friend to staff & students alike at the Learning Center.
He always had a great sense of humor too. He will be missed by all of us. Remember the good times . He will always hold a special place in my heart. Peace to you during this difficlut time . Your old teacher Friend , Mrs. Kathy Cole

Michael was great guy, I knew him from the transtion center,I worked on the G.I.S.D. bus that transported the students, I was an aide, I knew him only for a short time , he always had smile on his face and was always happy, he will sadly be missed so much...Debbie (Bus #13)

I will always remember Mike. He had a wonderful personality and a great smile. I'm one of the substitute nurses at Elmer Knopf. He always called All of the nurses his "Favorite nurse."
I'm so very sorry for your loss.

my son and i enjoyed talking with michael we seemed to see him everywhere.I remember one time when they still had the outdoor farmers market he bought a necklace for some one he liked. we are very sorry for your loss. max and paule hendrickson