Kenneth Schmidt

Kenneth Richard James Schmidt Kenneth, lovingly known as “Rick” passed away peacefully Thursday January 20, 2022 at The Manor at Perrysburg joining his wife, Kathy in heaven after ten long years apart.

Rick was born at The Toledo Hospital on July 23, 1961 to Miriam Arline (Rawlings) and John Pershing Schmidt. Rick was the youngest of 7 brothers and sisters and was jokingly known to be the favorite. Rick attended Springfield Local Schools and Penta Career Center for Graphic Design, graduating in 1979. He spent many years following this career path in various graphic designing companies, even once establishing his own. Ultimately, he found himself working for 25 years at Muir Graphics in Sylvania before he was no longer able to. On April 30, 1982 Rick met the love of his life, Kathy (Kaszynski) at Dale’s Bar in Maumee. They married exactly one year later at Providence Lutheran Church in Holland, Ohio. Rick and Kathy went on to have two daughters Autumn and Heather; whom they raised in Perrysburg Township. As a father, Rick was known for loving on his little girls, helping them train in TaeKwonDo and supporting them with anything they pursued.

Rick was also known for playing the guitar and even spent some time in a band called Lost on Route 65, where his wife Kathy was his biggest fan dancing away to the music. Rick’s musical years came to an end right around the time he became a Grandpa.  There was nothing more he loved than being a Papa to his grandchildren, spoiling them with candy and loud toys. He taught them all about life and making good choices, as he always wanted the best for them. To know Rick was to love him; he was a great man with a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He also had quite the sense of humor, especially in his final months—making everyone laugh and being sure he would be the patient that was never forgotten.

Surviving are his daughters, Autumn (Tim) Donohue, Heather (Terry) Kachenmeister and his six grandchildren; ‘little buddies’ Carter, Lucas, Logan, Jacob, and ‘princesses’ Kensley and Ella. Sisters Marge (Don) Richmond, Ginger Grafton, Mimi (Dick) Yeager and brother John (Michelle) Schmidt, Mother-in-law Marge (Pres) Bliss and many cousins, nieces and nephews to carry his memory.

Rick is preceded in death by his wife Kathy, his mother Miriam, father John P. Schmidt, sister Gloria, brother Jack and his father in law Tom Kaszynski.

Cremation has been entrusted to Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home in Maumee, Ohio. Per Rick’s wishes no services will be held, instead we will be having a Celebration of Life. Please join us at Springfield Township Hall 7617 Angola Rd Holland, Ohio on Friday January 28, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Rick’s family would like to thank everyone that has been a part of his life and especially those who have supported him and cared for him the last several months. Your generosity and compassion will never be forgotten.