William L. Schmidt
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Born in Salinas to Raymond and Evelyn Schmidt on November 8th, 1931, the second of five children.
He and Gloria were married 59 years and between them they had 5 children, Rhonda (Deceased), Cindy (Dave), Sharon, Robert, and Glenda (Rick).
They had five grandchildren, Chelsea, Jacquelyn, Cody (Emily), Sunnie and Lacey. They also had ten great grandchildren, and two great-great grandsons.
He was an exceptionally loving and caring man to all. His family was everything to him.
He served in the Navy in the Korean war. He was also a supervisor for Western Electric and AT&T for 30 years.
He will be missed dearly by all.
Services will be held Friday October 10th 2025, 1:00 P.M. at Garden of Memories Chapel & Interment.
The obituary can also be found on the Struve & Laporte website, where public condolences are welcome.
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Catherine Nichols
October 3, 2025
Dear Cindy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Pop's passing. I know how much he meant to you and how much you loved him. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences.
Cathy Nichols
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