RICHARD THOMAS SCHMIDT

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RICHARD THOMAS SCHMIDT (May 19, 1940 - October 21, 1999 ) Peacefully at home, Richard Schmidt passed away on Thursday, October 21, 1999. Dick was predeceased by his parents Henry and Emily (Minnie) Schmidt and his brother Lawrence Schmidt. Surviving are his brother Dr. Kenneth Schmidt (Brenda) and his sister-in -law Anita Schmidt. Dick will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews and their children, Dr. John Schmidt (Donna), Gordon Schmidt (Darlene), Douglas Schmidt, Anna Beauchamp (James), Jillian Lamothe (Jeff) and Joan Dookeran (Randy). Dick travelled extensively and happily shared his experiences and memorabilia with family and friends. He was an avid jazz fan and shared this enthusiasm with friends from the Winnipeg Jazz Society and those fondly referred to as the "over the hill" gang. A service will be held at the St. James Anglican Church, 195 Collegiate St. on Friday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. with Canon John Caird officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dicks memory may be made to a charity of ones choice. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 Portage Avenue 949-4872

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 23, 1999