Paul was born on July 21, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to Paul and Joanne Schmidt. He grew up in St. Louis, MO. As a teenager, he received the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated a semester early from Cleveland High School in 1964. He enjoyed his time as a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in the spring of 1969. After graduation, he served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971, stationed in Kelheim, Germany.
Upon his honorable discharge, Paul moved to Kansas City, MO where he worked for Gilbert Robinson, Inc. as a part of the opening management team for the restaurants: The Leather Bottle, Sam Wilson’s, Annie’s Santa Fe, and Houlihan’s. In partnership, he opened the restaurants Frolics and Julio Manchico’s. He went on to work as a territory manager for Lady Baltimore, Kraft Foods, Alliant Foodservice, and US Foods.
Paul was extremely proud of his work in the restaurant and food business but he also found great joy in his family. He married Nancy (O’Neill) Schmidt in 1985 and together they were loving parents to their son Jamie Schmidt and daughter-in-law Kelsy, and daughter Paige Schmidt. As a family, they made many happy memories including traveling and celebrating holidays and special occasions. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings Anne Eversmeyer (Don Eversmeyer) and John Schmidt (Mayra Schmidt). Perhaps his greatest joy was being Papa to his grandsons Ollie and Adler Schmidt. Paul loved bringing joy to others through cooking, baking, and his notorious jokes and storytelling. He also loved cheering on the Kansas City Royals, and Chiefs as well as attending Kansas Jayhawk basketball games.
Paul was preceded in death by parents Paul and Joanne Schmidt, his sister and brother-in-law Anne (Schmidt) and Don Eversmeyer. He is survived by his wife Nancy (O’Neill) Schmidt, his son James (Jamie) and daughter-in-law Kelsy Schmidt, their children Ollie and Adler, as well as his daughter Paige Schmidt. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law John and Mayra Schmidt as well as many cousins and extended family.
A visitation will be held on Monday September 11, 2023, 6-8 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Funeral Home located in Kansas City, MO. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. also at Mt. Moriah Home with burial to follow at 11 a.m., at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. A reception to follow at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
