Richard Whalen

Schmidt

-
image description
IN LOVING MEMORY

Richard Whalen Schmidt

Apr 18 1947 - Dec 30 2011

Richard Whalen Schmidt of Allen, Texas passed away December 30, 2011 at the age of 64. He was born April 18, 1947 to Gordon and Virginia (Whalen) Schmidt. Richard married Bonnie Oltmann on June 13, 1981 in Dallas, Texas. He was passionate about scouting and was previously a scoutmaster. Richard recently acquired a desire for golfing to accompany his other interests of sailing, camping, storytelling, cooking brisket and making beer. He was also an amateur magician. Richard was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Schmidt; sons, Michael Schmidt and Patrick Schmidt, both of Allen; brother, Robert Schmidt and wife Alison of Coppell, Texas; and many other loving family members and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Virginia Schmidt and sister, Gretchen Caron. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 2, 2012 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas with Reverend John Lindner officiating. Interment to immediately follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Sunday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Boy Scouts of America Troop 624, c/o William Baer, 607 Bel Air Drive, Allen, Texas 75013.
image description

Memorials

absolute-header