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Dave graduated from McDowell High School class of 1972, where he earned a varsity letter for the football team. On September 19, 1975 he married the love of his life, Mary Wilson. Together they created a beautiful life and enjoyed travelling and reminiscing about all the places they had been. Dave retired from Veritiv after 43 years as a semi-truck driver. He was a member of South Erie Turners, National Club, and Fairview American Legion. Dave was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his country home. Dave was funny and kind, and above all he loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Schmidt.
He is survived by his bride of 48 years, Mary (Wilson) Schmidt, his children, Andrew Schmidt (Amy), Kelly Gromacki (Thomas), and John Schmidt (Brad Aston), his sister, Julie Iddings (Rob), and best friend, Jack Klapthor (Kathy).
Services are private. The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
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Martha (Steimer) Brown
July 21, 2024
Mary, My sympathy to you on the loss of your husband. I lost my husband almost 12 years ago after we battled his leukemia (blood cancer) together. I know it is not easy for anybody, but God has been with me every step of the way and I know he will be there for you, too. Sincerely, Martha (Steimer) Brown (OLP '68)
Kim McCray
July 17, 2024
Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family as you go through this difficult time. You got married not long after graduating high school as my husband and I did. I've heard you say before how Dave was the love of your life, and being married 48 years after getting married so young is a testament to that. May you find the strength to carry you through this unimaginable loss and on to the next chapter.
Dominic Letizio
July 17, 2024
Dave you were so wonderful and pleasant to be with and play pool with and just to sit and talk to you and mary both thoughts love and prayers mary to dave and you and all of your family let your heavenly light shine on all of us Amen
John Cummings
July 17, 2024
Please accept my deepest condolences, for the Schmidt family. I met Dave and Mary at the South Erie Turners, several years ago, and enjoyed many laughs and conversations. Later on, we shared many more fun at the Fairview Legion. I felt Dave and Mary were some of my best friends. Mary and Andy, I feel your sorrow for losing a great man and great husband and father. You are in my prayers,
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Robert Gloekler
July 17, 2024
My condolences to the Schmidt Family
I worked with Dave at Alling & Cory years ago
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