From: [X]Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 | Date: 2026-11-03 17:09:19

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    Richard J. Schmidt, formerly of Wallkill, NY., passed away peacefully at the Promenade Assisted Living Facility in Sebastian, FL on Nov. 1st 2026. Rich was born on August 8, 1937 in Newburgh, NY of Ernst and Mina Schmidt (nee Reichert). He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and attended SUNY Ulster. Rich retired in 1992, after 29 years with IBM in East Fishkill, NY. Rich Later settled in Sebastian, FL where he enjoyed ocean fishing on his boat, pinochle and bingo.

Surviving is his daughter Leeanne Walsh and her husband, Brian of Sebastian, FL; her step-daughters and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his second wife's family.

He was predeceased by his father, mother and step-father, Carl Hotaling, his first wife, Joan Melville Schmidt, his second wife, Penny Schmidt and his brothers, Ernst and William Schmidt.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for the caring and support at the Promenade Assisted Living Facility in Sebastian, FL.

Service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to H.A.L.O. no kill rescue shelter, 710 Jackson St., Sebastian, FL 32958 or Walden Humane Society 2489 Albany Post Rd., Walden, NY 12586

Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard Street Walden, NY 12586 gridleyhoran.com 845-778-3811

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