Richard W. Schmidt

Richard W.Schmidt 81, of Cincinnati passed away peacefully April 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Connie, his children, Linda Schmidt, Debbie Donovan (Kevin), Sally Muenchen (Mike) and Mark Schmidt (Christy ), and stepchildren, Brian and Heather Jess, his grandchildren Kelly, Eric, and Claire Muenchen, Eileen and Erin Donovan, Anna Schmidt, Sydney Wickert and Aslynne Bregger. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia (Hamilton) Schmidt, his sister Barbara (Bob) Limerick, and his parents Walter and Margaret Schmidt. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Purcell High School and a 1957 graduate of Xavier University. He was a avid golfer and fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, Reds, and Xavier University teams. He was a also a voracious reader and enjoyed a good cigar and lots of jokes. Dick will be sorely missed by his high school golf and lunch group as well as his card buddies. His body has been donated to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center which has allowed him to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to medical science, per his request. The family will hold a Celebration of Life memorial on May 27th from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at the home of his son, Mark. Please private message any family member for directions. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cincinnati Hospice, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 877-573-9971 or the  Greater Cincinnati Golf Association Foundation, 9200 Montgomery Road Suite 24B, Cincinnati OH 45242, 501c(3) – Tax id # 31-1769948.