Richard "Dick" Schmidt

Richard "Dick" Schmidt, age 80, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019. Dick was born June 16, 1939 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Henry Fred and Callie Schmidt. He went on to serve in the Air Force where he was trained in communications. After his service, Dick worked in the phone industry and retired from GTE in 1993. He married his second true love, Charlene (Shaw) Schmidt, and started a new chapter in his life with a blended family of five children 48 short years ago.

Dick had a passion for books and history, as well as music. His favorite pastime, however, was enjoying breakfast out with his family and friends. He touched the lives of many people and will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Dick was preceded in death by; parents Henry Fred and Callie Schmidt; brother Earl Schmidt; sister Donna Schmidt Meyer; sister Jean Schmidt Tindall; sister Lavon Schmidt Smith; sister Ruth Schmidt Schneider; brother Robert "Bob" Schmidt, and brother Wayne Schmidt.

Dick is survived by his wife, Charlene Schmidt; son Richard "Rick" Schmidt; grandchild Eric Schmidt; great grandchild Dylan, great grandchild Haley, great grandchild Gavin, great grandchild Ayden; grandchild Heather Schmidt; daughter Vicky Schmidt Lee and husband Richard; grandchild Trey Lee and wife Heather; great grandchild Alexis Phelps and husband Coleman, great-great grandchild Hudson, great-great grandchild Jonas, grandchild Aliyah, great grandchild Averie, great grandchild Austin; grandchild Michael Lee; great grandchild Ryker, great grandchild Karrigan; grandchild Kali Neighbors; great grandchild Bryson, great grandchild Kenzlie, grandchild Chris Lee and wife Sarah, great grandchild Gavin, great grandchild Allison; grandchild Alex Lee; son Rodney "Rod" Schmidt and wife Amalia; grandchild Alejandro Payne; grandchild Brittany Schmidt Geideman and husband Ian; great grandchild Prescott; grandchild Joshua "Josh" Schmidt; former daughter-in-law JoKaren Schmidt; grandchild Alejandro Payne; son Allen "Lee" Schmidt; daughter Robin Schmidt Reed and husband Howard; grandchild Nathan Schmidt and wife Britney; great grandchild Tucker, great grandchild Gunner; grandchild Dillon Reed and wife Kimberly; great grandchild Gracelynn; grandchild Krishauna "Krissy" Reed, great grandchild Grace; and grandchild Nevada Reed.

A memorial service for Dick will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, Texas 76903. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Dick's name to Hospice of San Angelo or a charity of your choice.

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