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Barry B. Schmick

1943 - 2025

Barry B. Schmick obituary, 1943-2025, San Marcos, TX

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

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Thomason Funeral Home - San Marcos

2001 Old Ranch Rd 12

San Marcos, Texas

Barry Schmick Obituary

Barry B. Schmick was born on March 2, 1943 in Beacon, New York to Richard and Olga Tremper Schmick. He passed away on March 9, 2025 at his home in San Marcos, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois Gastinger Schmick, son Luke Jon and his wife Alexandra Schmick; grandsons Owen and Michael. He is also survived by his brother Richard T. Schmick, a niece and numerous nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Ann Gastinger Kissling.

Barry earned a Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University. In his professional life, he was a Police Officer with the Jerome, Arizona PD. He became an owner/operator for North American Van Lines and later opened BMA Window Cleaning in San Marcos.

Barry loved to travel. He spent time in California, Arizona and settled in Texas. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed gardening, camping, kayaking, and salt water fishing. Music also played a significant role in Barry's life. As an amateur musician, he focused on the harmonica, bass and acoustic guitars. His many travels brought him numerous friends and adventures.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home, 2001 Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Marcos Daily Record from Mar. 13 to Mar. 27, 2025.

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The photo says it all - Barry's love of life, with a chuckle and a smile for everyone and every topic. Barry will be sorely missed by the harmonica community at SPAH (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica), and at the Kerrville Folk Festival, where he contributed his voice and wonderful Chromatic playing to the assembled attendees. May his memory be a blessing. Michael, Past President SPAH

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