Patrick J. Schmidt, 75, of Alta Vista, KS, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born March 20, 1947, in Plainville, KS, the son of Fidelis and Albina (Hamerschmidt) Schmidt.
Pat
graduated from Plainville High School in 1965 and married Linda J.
Clodfelter on September 3, 1966, the daughter of Lutie and Betty
Clodfelter of Plainville, KS.
Pat was the owner of a family
operated business, Tri-City Carpets of Manhattan for three decades until
retiring in 2008. He worked with many local builders and developers in
the community and gained an incredible working and personal relationship
with the people of Manhattan and surrounding communities.
Pat
enjoyed painting in his younger days and as his family grew, loved to
spend time camping, snow skiing, traveling the world and exploring
off-road trails in his dune buggy throughout Kansas and Colorado. He was
very social and never short on conversation, usually with a
quick-witted joke when he was out with family and friends, no matter the
occasion. He was always passionate about music and turned to many
different artists throughout the entirety of his life, whether it was a
joyous time or times of hardship, his love of music created a common
thread and connection with people close to him.
Survivors
include his wife, Linda Schmidt; sons, Tracy (Hillary) Schmidt of
Manhattan, KS and Todd (Michelle) Schmidt of Allenhurst, GA;
grandchildren, William Schmidt, Katie (Aaron) Plue, Kyler Schmidt,
Kiefer Schmidt, Josh Thomas and two great grandchildren; brothers,
Gerald Schmidt and Eugene Schmidt; twin sister, Patricia Roy; sisters,
Kathy Holmes and Jackie Morgan; brother and sister-in-law Mike and Kathy
Clodfelter.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Honoring
Pat’s request cremation is planned. No services have been scheduled at
this time. A Celebration of Patrick’s Life will take place at a later
date. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota
Ave., Topeka, KS 66605 is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, 605 Levee Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502.