Richard R Schmidt

Richard R. Schmidt, 97, of Payne, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at The Country Inn Enhanced Living Center.

"Dick" was born in Payne, Ohio on January 20, 1928, a son of the late Irene Pearl (Elliott) and Aloysius Joseph Schmidt.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dick went on to be a farmer, and spent his life in service to God and family. He thoroughly enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren, who will always remember him as a kind and patient man.

Dick will be be sadly missed by his children, Jim (Terese) & Jay (Jodie) Schmidt; grandchildren, Kierin (Mike) Beasom, Emma (Eric) Buchman, Andrew (Augusta) Schmidt, Joe (Virginia) Schmidt, Anna Schmidt, & Sophia Schmidt; & great grandson, Halden.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan (Ames); children, Stephen Schmidt and Jill Porter and siblings, Roseann Derck and Mildred Wannemacher.

Viewing is Sunday, November 30th, 2 PM to 4 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne.

Dick's funeral service is 10:30 AM on Monday, December 1st, with viewing, 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, 7611 Rd 87, Paulding, OH 45879.

He will be laid to rest with military honors in Saint Paul Cemetery, Paulding, Ohio.

Memorials are to The Country Inn Activity Fund.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

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