Patrick Ryan Schmidt

Patrick passed away at the age of 40, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, devotion, and countless memories.

Born in Orange, California, Patrick spent his formative years in Akron, Ohio, where he developed the passions that would define his life. He discovered early on that food was more than sustenance-it was connection, love, and celebration. This calling led him to pursue a career as a chef, a craft he mastered with dedication and joy.

In recent years, Patrick built a beautiful life in South Carolina, where he created a home filled with laughter, good food, and the people who mattered most.

Above all else, Patrick treasured time with his son, Finn, who was the light of his life. Patrick's love for Finn knew no bounds. He found equal joy in cooking for family and friends, turning ordinary meals into cherished occasions, and in the companionship of his closest friends, who knew him as loyal, generous, and genuine.

Patrick is survived by his beloved son, Finn; his parents, Bill and Denise; his brothers, Will and Sean; and a wide circle of uncles, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, friends and other loved ones whose lives he touched deeply. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we are proud of the life he lived and grateful for every moment we shared with him.

Calling hours will be 3-6pm Monday, February 9 at Hummel Funeral Home-Copley, 3475 Copley Rd. Copley, Ohio.