Raymond Joseph Schmidt III

Raymond Joseph Schmidt III went to the final frontier, becoming one with the living force on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Affectionately known as Ray, he grew up in Metairie, LA. He was a resident of Marrero for the last 15 years. He graduated from East Jefferson High School and earned an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Delgado Community College. Ray continued his education by obtaining several certifications within the field of computer technology. Thus, he spent most of his career working in IT services, most recently within the healthcare information technology field with LCMC and Sapphire Health.

Ray was a very calm soul and slow to anger; he genuinely loved those surrounding him.

He was a self-proclaimed "beer nut", seeking out new craft brews wherever he went. He was an avid reader of science fiction, admiring the works of Sir Terry Pratchett, Joel Hodgson, George Lucas, and Gene Rodenberry. He also loved animals, classic rock music, listening to podcasts, bicycling, long walks, and spending time with his family. If he was not enjoying a good craft beer, he would probably be drinking a PJ's Coffee and a good scotch was always welcomed.

Raymond (Ray), age 57, was born to Sue Ellen Schmidt and the late Raymond J. Schmidt, Jr. of Long Beach, Ms., formally of Metairie, LA. He was married to the love of his life, Lucretia Griffin Schmidt and was a devoted father of Kayla Alise Thomas of Marrero, LA. Brother of Pamela S. Clifford (the late David) and Kristen M. Schmidt, both of Long Beach, MS. Nephew of Richard J. Schmidt (Barbara) of Lafayette, LA, Linda DeRocher of Birmingham, AL. and Lisa M. Jones (Scott) of Port Huron, MI. Son in Law of the late Owen and Myrtle Griffin of Marrero, LA. Brother in Law of Byron and Connie Encalade, Michael E. Thomas (Janice), Jason V. Thomas, Gregory R. Lewis, and the late Sheila M. Thomas and Martin Girod, Jr. all of the Westbank of New Orleans, LA. Ray is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly as well as his loyal furry companion, Teddy.

Ray is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond, Sr. and Anna Schmidt, his maternal grandparents, Gordon and Helen Smith, his uncle, Ronald E. Schmidt, Sr. (Dorothy), and his furry companion Reco.

A Celebration of life will be announced to friends and family at a later date.

The family would like to thank the SCU staff at West Jefferson Medical Center LCMC Health for the level of care provided and the love and concern shown to his family.