Sgt. David Schmidt

On Wednesday December 23, 2020 David Lynn Schmidt, passed away at the age of 48 due to complications from COVID-19. David was born on June 24th 1972 in Dallas Texas to Leonard and Etta Jean Schmidt. He graduated from W.W. Samuel high school in 1991 and the University of Phoenix with his Associates degree in December of 2019. David married Lori Bell on September 15, 2010. For the past 15 years he has served his community as a police officer with both the city of Desoto, and most recently the city of Seagoville where he was currently serving as a patrol sergeant.

David loved spending time with his family, traveling, collecting guns, and working on his project truck, Kandy. He also had a deep love the men and women that he worked with at the Seagoville police department, especially those that worked for him on his shift. David was always willing to go above and beyond for anyone and truly embodied what it meant to protect and serve. His love and others first mentality will be truly missed.

David was proceeded in death by his father, Leonard, brother Tommy Louke, and his mother, Etta Jean. He is survived by his wife Lori Bell, his son Zak Schmidt & his wife Kaytlyn, as well as his brothers, Charles Ward, Mike Schmidt, and Kevin Schmidt and a host of other relatives and friends.

Monday December 28th The Seagoville Police department is hosting a candle light vigil in front of the police station @ 7pm

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the Schmidt family.