Richard R Schmidt Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard R Schmidt of Payne, Ohio, whose life came to an end on November 23, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard R Schmidt to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Irene Pearl (Elliott) and Aloysius Joseph Schmidt; his wife Joan (Ames); his children, Stephen Schmidt and Jill Porter; and his sisters, Roseann Derck and Mildred Wannemacher.
He is survived by: his sons, Jim (Terese) and Jay Schmidt (Jodie); his grandchildren, Kierin Beasom (Mike), Emma Buchman (Eric), Andrew Schmidt (Augusta), Joe Schmidt (Virginia), Anna Schmidt and Sophia Schmidt; and his great grandchild Halden.
Viewing was held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, December 1st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM. A funeral service was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (7611 Rd 87, Paulding, OH 45879).
Memorials are to The Country Inn Activity Fund.
