Charles A Schmidt

Charles A. Schmidt, age 85, of Coldwater, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima. He was born June 19, 1934, in Coldwater to the late Henry & Leona (Siegrist) Schmidt. On July 7, 1956, he married Vera (Bey) Schmidt, and she survives in Coldwater.  Charles is also survived by children, Linda & Adrian Wenning of Celina, Diana & Michael Entrup of Philothea, Darlene & Greg Stewart of Lima, and Ronald & Vicki Schmidt of Celina.  He is also survived by grandchildren, Ben & Katie Wenning, Derek & Amy Wenning, Brittany & Adam Jardy, Nick Schmidt, Joe & Cassie Schmidt, Blake Schmidt, Ashley & Brock Dubry, and Brandon Dellinger; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as siblings and in-laws, Ivo & Rosie Schmidt of Coldwater, Virgil & Velma Schmidt of Chickasaw, Eileen Eckstein of Greenville, Paul & Janet Schmidt of Millford, Urban & Sandy Schmidt of Millford, and Helen & Doyle Layne of Troy. He is preceded in death by grandchild, Tyler Dellinger; siblings and in-laws, Virginia & Elmer Walterbusch, Clem Eckstein, Jean Schluter, Ed & Betty Buzard, John & Janet Bey, Roger & Marie Bey, and Judy & Wayne Homan . Charles was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater.  He was retired from New Idea and Mersman Brothers in Celina. Charles always enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles was an avid painter. He also enjoyed collecting beer cans, making wine, watching race cars and cheering on the Reds. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Friends may call on Thursday, September 5, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.  Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.