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SCHMIDTZ, David W. age 58, of Amelia, formerly of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009. He was born, in Hamilton, on May 13,1951, the son of George F. and Marian (Tabler) Schmidtz. Dave was a 1969 graduate of Badin High School and had attended the Cincinnati Academy of Art. He was President and active in the German Village Society. Dave was an avid reader, he loved travelling to Mexico, Italy, and the Yucatan to visit the ancient ruins and other places of historical significance. He was an opera buff who enjoyed classical music and spent many hours building miniature houses and then furnishing them. Survived by his mother, Marian A. Schmidtz; two brothers, Daniel (Karen) Schmidtz and Kevin (Rebecca) Schmidtz; three nephews, Adam (Michelle) Schmidtz, Michael (Tonya) Schmidtz and Ryan Schmidtz; one niece, Amy Rooney; four great nephews, Erich, Logan and Austin Schmidtz and Maxwell Rooney and four great nieces, Haley and Abigail Schmidtz and Megan and Madelyn Rooney. Preceded in death by his father, George F. Schmidtz, his partner, Jay Depenbrock and two nephews, Andrew and Erin Schmidtz. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Francis Dumont and Dr. Katie Dumont. Visitation will be Friday at St. Julie Billiart Church Hamilton from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM . A Memorial Mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Burial in St. Stephen Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Julie Billiart Church, 224 Dayton St., Hamilton, Oh. 45011 or to Cincinnati Opera, Music Hall, 1243 Elm St., Cincinnati, Oh 45202 . www.colliganfuneralhome.com
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Barry Conrad
July 27, 2024
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 and also had created a life sized statue of "Saul". He will forever be missed!
Barry Conrad
June 7, 2022
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 & also had a western sunset painting hanging in our dining room on Vinnedge Ct. in Fairfield. After graduation, our paths went separate ways. I went on to college at Miami while David went to the Cincinnati Art Academy. I did visit him once while he was in school there and really enjoyed the experience. After I graduated from college, my life was swept up in the world of TV news camera work, eventually moving to Denver & Los Angeles where I currently reside. Although many years have passed, I never forgot how artistic and sensitive David was and what a great friend he'd been during my teen years. I'll never forget him.
August 5, 2009
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
August 5, 2009
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
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August 5, 2009
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
Ted & Kathi Halloran
August 4, 2009
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.
Elmer Fackey
August 2, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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