Michael E. Schmidt

My heart and prayers go out to Mr. Schmidt's family, friends and his work family. I am so sorry for the loss of this great man, and wonderful father. May God Bless you and keep you in His loving arms.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Schmidt family. Mike always had a smile when you passed him in the halls at HP, a genuinely nice guy. You will be missed by many.

I am so sorry for the loss of Michael. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family in this time of sadness.
Carolyn Wolter

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We share your loss.With love, Jane and Gene Neal

Big Mike, so sorry to learn of y'all losing your boy! Please know all of your friends in the golfing group are praying for you!
God bless you,

Taz Anderson
Atlanta, Georgia

Mike, you were a senior when I was a freshman in Lamesa High School. My husband and I attended a reunion for all the Lamesa people, who lived in the area, at your home in Highland Park in the early 70s.
When I heard of your son's death, I could not imagine the heartache you are going through. Although I never met your son, as an adult, I know he was the sweet, caring man all his friends have described. What a great role model you must have been as his father.
May God bless you and every member of Mike's family.
Carolyne Ward Mozingo

My heart and soul go out to the Schmidt family. Mike and I met when were kids out in Lamesa, Texas. Our fathers past away about a year a part in the mid 1950's. Mike and I have been as close friends as any two people can be to this day.

Again, my heart and soul go out to all of the Schmidt's. There are few folks in this world like those people.

I wish I could express my sorrow for that family.

Mike my Husband Kenneth Huse and I Elaine Barron Huse remember you from Lamesa High Schools. We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Our hearts are breaking for you. I, Elaine, was in the same grade as Suzie. I remember going to her house and the picture of your dad on the mantle. I know he was a big influence on your life even tho he was not physically present. I could always sense the love and respect you a had for him. Take time to just fall into his arms because your precious son is now in his arms too

Dear Michael's Family and Friends,
May God's love and grace surround you in finding peace during this most difficult loss.
We are better people for having the honor of Michael's friendship in our lives.
With our condolences and sympathy,
Dr. Bruce A. and Mrs. Susan Cheatham
Plano, Texas

Although we have already talked to our dear friend Mike, we wanted to say here how much our hearts are breaking and also send our other dear friends our deepest sympathy. To Glenna, Suzanne, Dan and all of your extended family, we send our love and our most sincere condolences in your loss. You will remain in our hearts and prayers always. Dot and Dallis

I met MIchael many years ago on a case after I was referred to him which he declined because he felt he was not knowledgeable enough about the particular nuances of the referral. He had just had another child with his wife and was very excited about his children and much of our meeting was spent talking about how much he loved being a father and I remembered thinking what lucky children. I then got sucked into the Dallas sea of legal morass which literally consumed the lives of myself and my children for many years. In fact we became indigent from legal fees and were for several very long, painful years.

As I was mocked and laughed and ridiculed by my ex's wealthy family and hyenna lawyers lying on cue because they knew no one would read the facts and the file of the case, one of the few people who would still speak to me, and to my children, was Mike when we had the rare occasion to run into him in public around the various kids activities. Always offered to help but I was so beaten down I could never have even articulated the nightmare our family case had become. I wasn't sure he even remembered my name, just a friendly hi and never asked for anything in return, was just willing to listen. Just being nice to my children and me, and acknowledging my children when others considered all of us pariahs, and offering to help what was really a total stranger, given we had only had one meeting, if we needed it was a lifeline most will never understand.

One day I came home and in my mailbox was an envelope with some cash and a note that said, "“He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity," and to please pay it forward when I made it back. There was a water disconnect on my door because I was so broke. There was no identification on the note but this was the quote that Mike had said to me when I met him at that meeting years ago. I always wondered if it was he who had someone put it in our mailbox, the acts of kindness that most people don't think about these days. I am ashamed to say I was too embarrassed to call and ask.

This was a good man who did not deserve this tragedy, and I am very sorry for his family that he has passed. I just wanted to share this experience we personally had so people will know this was a good man who was willing to help a total stranger with nothing asked for in return. And I hope others follow his acts of random kindness as a tribute to who the person we met was.

To the Schmidt Family,
We're so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and I grew up together in HP, he was my brother's friend. He was a great soul, he will be missed.
God bless you.
Vaughn Miller Family

Michael and I were opposing counsel in a personal injury case in Denton County in early 1997. I remember being received so graciously in his office during depositions, meeting his dad, and shaking hands after the jury verdict in the old Denton County courts parking lot. He was kind, classy, and smart. Couldn't help but like the guy. So sorry to his beautiful family for your loss.

Codolonces to Michael and his family. I went to High School at Highland Park with Michael and was saddened by the news. As a Christian I know He is now in Heaven on behalf of the Mott/Oliver Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schmidt and McMordie family during this extremely difficult time. May the Lord comfort and bring you peace as only he can.

Mike, I am deeply saddened to learn of this heartbreak there are just no words to express my sorrow for your loss. Michael was a wonderful man whom I was privileged to know and work with him. Michael always put a smile on my face, one particular situation was when he emailed me concerning doing a new project and he stated “Barb, give me just a little wiggle room”, what a wonderful man! He will be missed dearly. My prayers go up for you and your loved ones.
Soar with the angels, Michael.....

Michael was a wonderful man whom I was privileged to know and work with. He will be missed. May g-d bless you and your family at this time of hardship.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

I initially saw a posting from a mutual friend on Facebook, and while I haven't seen Mike since we were at camp together at Blue Mountain Ranch in 1978...I instantly knew who it was. I think that speaks well to the impression he made on me...even as young kids. I never forgot him, and he will never be forgotten I'm certain. My prayers are for peace and comfort for his entire family at this difficult time. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What a wonderful guy Mike was. It is an honor to say I had the chance to meet and work with him. He was one of a kind and will be missed more than I can put into words. God bless

Vicki and I extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Schmidt family. We are so sorry.

Michael was a wonderful man whom I was privileged to know. He will be missed.

I am deeply saddened to learn of this heartbreak. "Mikey" was indeed a great and gentle man with a keen intellect that was only exceeded by a heart and humor as big as Texas. I was honored to have been a member of the Schmidt Firm family as a paralegal in the 1990s and my heart and prayers go out to Big Mike and the whole family. May God comfort you knowing Michael touched so many lives for the better, mine included.

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jack Knox

I am extremely saddened by the news of Mike's passing. We attended law school together and his name will always bring to mind a gentle and caring soul who had a heart of gold. Mike always had a smile and a word of encouragement for everyone he encountered. I am so blessed to have had the gift of his friendship. I hope you are able to take some comfort in the fact that he was such a positive influence in so many lives. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mike : our heart aches for you and mike and his loved ones. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers

Met Mike's dad in the 1960s when I went to work for Don Case at Jackson Walker. Am certain Mike acquired his traits from his father who was a very distinguished and charismatic attorney and gentleman. My heart and prayers go out to the entire family. This is such a loss, and much too soon.

My heart has been broken wide open. Always loved, admired and respected the relationship between this son and his father. A monumental loss.

Dear Mike, Suzanne and Family

We are so sorry for the loss of your dear Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandra Foster, Vicki White & Patti Anderson (daughters of Harrell & Margaret Anderson)

Met Mike's dad prior to going to work for Don Case at Jackson Walker in
the 1960s. His father was a distinguished attorney, charismatic and always
such a gentleman, traits I am certain taught to Mike by his parents. This is such a loss; he's gone too soon, and my thoughts and prayers are with the
entire family.

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Having helped bring peace and peace of mind to so many others, may Mike be forever in peace with God. I hope the outpouring of affection for him may afford your family some comfort in this very difficult time.

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Schmidt family.

A great heartbreak. Mike was like another little brother, as he hung out with mine. It was such a blessing to know him. Our love, support and condolences are with you at this sorrowful time.

What a beautiful, moving obituary for Michael. A truly special, handsome, loving and beloved man. My heart aches for you Catherine and I pray for you, your family and his children. God bless and endless love and strength to you all now, tomorrow and always.

Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are just no words to express my sorrow for your loss.

Connie Davis

I am so sorry for the loss of Michael. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Pam (Palmore) Koehler

Our condolences to your family in this great loss. You will all be in our prayers.
Nancy Payne and Michael Payne

My condolences to the Schmidt family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Michael and his father hired me for my first "real" job as an attorney fresh out of law school. I could not find any better mentors and friends than I found at the Schmidt Firm. Michael was one of the kindest, caring, most loving persons I have ever known. He was a great friend to me over the years and I will truly miss his funny sense of humor, his smile and his wisdom. God Bless the Schmidt and McMordie families as well as his Schmidt Firm family.

Please accept my condolences to all of the Schmidt family. You are all in my prayers. God bless you all. With great love and peace to you all.

My deepest prayers and thoughts to the Schmidt family

We are so sorry for your loss, holding your whole family in our thoughts and prayers.

George and Amy Hurst

Sending loving thoughts to the Schmidt family.

My condolences for this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I echo Mary Alice's thoughts. Michael was such a great friend and fun loving person. Any time he was around you could be certain that laughs would soon follow. TTLA trips were not the same if Mike was not around. He will be forever missed.

I cannot even begin to imagine the depth of your loss. My heart felt condolences are with all of your family and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

With great sadness,
Brad Parker

Michael you will be so missed. My prayers for your family and friends.

To the Schmidt family,
I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful man. He was a dear friend to me and so many other trial lawyers in town. Michael brought a special joy and fun to our activities. He was the "surfer dude" as he rode on the side of the boat on our snorkeling trips. He was always there for me to help me in many ways after my husband died. He would bring sunshine into my bleak grief. His love of his family, friends and clients was enormous. We will miss him so much.

Love to Mike and the Schmidt family,
Mary Alice