David Earl Schmidt, Sr.

David Earl Schmidt, Sr., age 77, passed away October 7th, 2021 from complications due to advanced dimentia in Costa Mesa, CA. Dave, as he was known by family and friends, is survived by his children David Jr. and Kathleen, as well as his stepchildren Michelle and Ed. Papa Dave/Grandpa will be remembered fondly by his grandchildren Adam, Kyle, Alyssa, Megan, Emma, Lyndsey, Diane, Courtney, Kirstin, Julia and Jack. He was preceded in death most recently by his wife Dolores in 2020, and first wife Wanda in 2017. David was the youngest of six siblings who have all passed as well. David was born to parents Mabel and Reuben Schmidt on October 4, 1944, in Steamboat Springs, CO. He graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington in 1963. He became a Longshoreman in the port of Long Beach that same year where he made Foreman in 1987, and then retired in 2009 after 46 years on the waterfront. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if donations made to the Alzheimer's Association in Dave's name. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cypress, California.