Richard E. Schmidt

RICHARD "DICK" SCHMIDT was born September 27, 1930 in Roseburg, Oregon and passed away December 3, 2011 in a Grants Pass Alzheimer's unit. Dick was raised in the Garden Valley area and graduated from Roseburg High School in 1949. At an early age he started working in the timber industry, mostly felling timber until his retirement in 1990. He also enjoyed raising cattle, but the best enjoyment was fishing and going to the coast to go crabbing!! Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jan; 3 daughters; 4 step-children; 23 grandkids: 5 great grandkids; sister Erma Fielding; nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 son. Per Dick's request there will be no service or memorial. If you would like, a donation may be made in Dick's memory to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.