Obituary of Theodore Phillip Schmidt

SCHMIDT - Theodore "Ted" Passed away suddenly on July 5, 2008 in Sauble Beach at the age of 78. Reunited with his beloved wife Madeleine Marie (2006). He was an exceptional and caring father who helped raise six beautiful children, 5 sons and 1 daughter. Phil Schmidt and wife Norma of London, Larry Schmidt and Brenda Schmidt of London, Cathy Schmidt and companion David Minard of Tecumseh, Bill Schmidt and wife Mary of Emeryville, John Schmidt of Windsor, and Rob Schmidt and wife Catherine of Georgetown. Cherished Grandpa of 13 Grandchildren: Josh, Sarah, Michael, Andrew, Katelyn, Jaclyn, David, Matthew, Nathan, Erin, Adam, Madison, and Kiersten. Great-Grandpa of William and Nicholas Dimitropoulos. Predeceased by his loving parents Leopold and Antonie Schmidt. Loving brother of Frank Schmidt and Maxine of Orangeville, Hilda Parker of Windsor, Violet Quick of Windsor, Adeline Torrie and Malcolm of Windsor, the late Margaret Hartman, Mary Kelsch of Alberta, Anna Scheidl, Walter Schmidt (Died in WWII), Elsie Makosky and Mike of Windsor, and Dolores Reive of Windsor. Brother in law of Ann Langlois and late Lucien, Lucille Bondy, Alphonse Langlois and Josephine, Evangeline Fortin and late Leon, Paul Langlois and wife Doreen, Bernadette Reaume and Jack. He leaves behind many neices, nephews, cousins, and close personal friends. Ted was retired from Bell Canada after 37 and a half years of dedicated service. He enjoyed singing in the Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church choir and most recently at St. Mary's Anglican Church choir in Walkerville. Ted was a member of the Windsor Coin Club, and the Seekers Club. Ted volunteered with Canadian Blood Services, and also a member and one time Chapter President of the Telephone Pioneers of America (Chapter 91). He also was an avid golfer and bowler. Visiting at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 7-9 and on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 2-4 and from 6-9 pm with prayers at 7:30pm. Family and friends are invited to meet at Our Lady Of Guadalupe on Thursday, July 10, 2008 (834 Raymo Rd.) for visiting at 10 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11 am. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy the family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hiatus House or to Canadian Blood Services. Online condolences and cherished memories may be sent to the family at www.windsorchapel.com