Robert C. Schmidt

Robert C. Schmidt

Thousand Oaks, CA

Robert "Bob" Schmidt, age 92, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the home of his grand-daughter in Newbury Park, after a brave fight with several ailments.

Bob was born in Greencastle, Indiana on January 17, 1924 to Carl & Edith Schmidt. Bob got his mother to sign papers allowing him to enter active military service in the U.S. Army on his 17th birthday in 1941. He served in both Africa & Europe during WWII. Bob was awarded an EAME Theatre Ribbon w/3 Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Ribbon, and the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action.

After his honorable discharge in 1945, Bob met the love of his life; Fay. They were married after only TWO dates in 1946. In 1958 with their beloved daughter; Katherine Ann, Bob & Fay moved to Thousand Oaks. They remained happily married for 53 years, before Fay's passing in 1999.

Bob had worked for Lockheed Aircraft Corp. for several years, and then for General Motors Corp. for 35 years. Bob also worked as the delivery boy for his daughter & grand-daughter at ABC Balloons, until retiring after his 90th birthday.

Bob's hobbies included wood working, working on vehicles and anything else he could get his hands on. If a tool didn't exist, Bob would make it himself! Bob even rode motorcycles, and one of his riding partners was Steve McQueen. He also enjoyed spying on his son-in-law, who lived next door & calling his grand-daughter at all hours. He loved telling his stories....over & over again to anyone who would listen. Bob had a heart of gold & would help anyone who needed it, except for Dunderheads, he didn't like Dunderheads! Those who knew Bob, all have funny stories to remember him by, and if you don't, well, you're probably a Dunderhead too.

Bob is survived by his son-in-law, Scott Johnson; his granddaughter, Donna Long (wife of Donny Long); grandson, Matthew Johnson (husband of Courtney Johnson); and his best buddy/great-grandson, Tymothy Kane.

Public graveside services, with military honors will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016, 1:00pm, at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village. A celebration of Grandpa's life will follow at the home of his son-in-law in Thousand Oaks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Veteran's program, the NRA, or political candidate of your choice, as long as it isn't Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders.