Raymond Schmidt Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Raymond Schmidt of Bear Lake, Michigan, who passed away on October 28, 2025 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Schmidt and Ruth Schmidt (Roberts); and his siblings, Dorothy Peters Hawley, Janet Prichard Johnson, Marilyn McCumber Webster, Jim, Harold and John Schmidt.

He is survived by: his wife Kate; his children, Darin Schmidt (Sheri), Phoenix and Nicole Madsen (David); his grandchildren, Jacob Madsen (Virginia), Bradley Madsen, Carly Densmore and Connor Madsen; and his sister Carol Schmidt Shafto of Alpena, MI.. He is also survived by two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Pine River Trout Unlimited or the Conservation Resource Alliance.