Daniel G. Schmidt

Daniel G. Schmidt, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Daniel was born in Fort Recovery, Ohio on March 19, 1930 to the late Louis and Marie (Roessner) Schmidt. While attending Fort Recovery Public Schools, Daniel also attended Precious Blood Seminary for two and a half years before returning to graduate from Fort Recovery High. He then moved to Columbus to attend college. During his time there, he attended both Ohio State University and Bliss Business School and enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves. Daniel also met the love of his life, Jean Huber. This was around the same time that he was called to active duty in the Marines. He was honorably discharged from the marines as a Sergeant in 1955.  Daniel and Jean courted for 6+ years and were married in the summer of 1956. Daniel went to work at Fernald, retiring 35 years later as the head of the inspection department. Daniel was an active member of St. Peter In Chains Catholic Church, where he would serve over 25 years as a volunteer helping with their Bingo program. He was also a leader with Boy Scout Troop 908.  After retirement, he and Jean enjoyed 20 plus years of winter vacationing in Gulf Shores, Alabama, playing cards and working in the garden.  Daniel will be remembered as a kind and caring man that loved spending time with his family.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Jean M. Schmidt; his children, David (Loretta) Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, Linda (Daniel) Howard, Donald (Cindy) Schmidt, James Schmidt, Janet (Ken) Kytle; his siblings, Julie Rehmert, Fr. Les Schmidt, Margo Rammel, Karen (Walt) Steinbrunner, Evan (Janice) Schmidt, Mary Gall, Arlene Weaver, and 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by his infant son, John Schmidt; his daughter-in-law, Kim Schmidt; his siblings, Joseph & Marge Schmidt; Bill & Eunice Schmidt, Ben & Betty Schmidt, Rose & Joe Darby; his brothers-in-law, Carl Rehmert, Ivo Rammel, Tom Gall, and Mike Weaver.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 224 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio, with Fr. Les Schmidt of Glenmary Home Missioners officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Stephen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Daniel to Glenmary Home Missioners, PO Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

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