Robert R. Schmidt's obituary , Passed away on November 3, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Robert R. Schmidt

September 20, 1934 - November 3, 2026 (92 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Robert R. Schmidt's obituary , Passed away on November 3, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Cowan & Son Funeral Home - Van Wert

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Robert R. Schmidt

September 20, 1934 - November 3, 2026 (92 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Robert R. Schmidt Obituary

Robert R. Schmidt of Fort Wayne, Indiana, born on September 20, 1934, passed away on November 3, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rollie Russell Forrest Schmidt and Elsie Viola Schmidt (Draper); his wife Kay Ellen Schmidt (Crosley); and his siblings, Bill Schmidt, Bonnie Walls, Eva L. Burd and Joyce Gates.

He is survived by: his children, David Schmidt of Cape Canaveral, FL and Elaine Schmidt (Eric Riffle) of Indianapolis, IN; his stepsons, Shane Neate of Van Wert and Sean Neate of Louisiana; and his grandchildren, Zac Riffle (Shayla) of Plainfield, IN, Kaylee Barr (Daniel) of Orlando, FL and Dakotah Grantham (Garrett) of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Preferred memorials are to the Solace Hospice of Roanoke, Indiana, or the Van Wert Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cowan & Son Funeral Home - Van Wert



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