Richard Mathias Schardt

Schardt, Richard M. (Dick), 83, went to meet the Lord July 21st, 2018. He was born April 28th, 1935 in Waukegan IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Margaret, son, Christin Edward, and sister, Judith Benton. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara; children Diana Bernard (Al), Jeffrey Schardt, Stephen Schardt (Caroline), Kathy Clark (Mark), and Gregory Schardt; siblings Denny Schardt (Vicki), Mike Schardt (Cindy), Gail Frances, and Julianne Chilton; 12 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Richard worked for IBM for 36 years, retiring as a marketing manager in Gaithersburg MD. He served in the US armed forces at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA. Afterwards, his job took his family to Poughkeepsie, NY for 11 years. Then transferred to Gaithersburg, MD where they lived in Damascus, MD. There he was active as a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. He taught religious education classes, was a lector, and Eucharistic Minister with other volunteer positions. At St. Paul's Catholic Church in Tampa, he continued his service for 14 years during which time he graduated LPMI, taught classes for RCIA, was lector and Eucharistic Minister, met with Returning Catholics, and various other volunteer positions.

There will be a viewing at Blount and Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, on July 30th, from 7pm to 9pm. Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church on July 31st, at 10:30 am. Thereafter, his body will be cremated.