Richard Schmitz, age 46, of Clovis, CA, succumbed to his nearly three year battle with brain cancer on Wednesday evening, June, 8, 2016, while surrounded by family and close friends.
He has gone to join his grandfather and grandmother in that big fishing boat in heaven.
He is survived by his wife Brandi; step-daughter Bailey; mother Kathy; brothers, Brian Brittain, and Joey Baker, his uncle Charlie; and aunt Christine; and countless friends who he has touched along the way.
A Memorial Service will be held at Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Central California SPCA at 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. www.ccspca.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.