Dr. David H. Schmidt

Dr. David H. Schmidt, DVM, age 74 of Upper Sandusky died after a brief illness Sat May 2, 2015 at OSU Medical Center. Dr. Schmidt was born Mar 5, 1941 to the late Lawrence & Nina (Hudson) Schmidt. He married Rosalie McClain on Dec 18, 1965, and she survives in Upper Sandusky. He is survived by daughters Shelley Schmidt of Valparaiso, IN and Stephanie Schmidt of Manassas Park, VA, a grandson Caleb Schmidt, sisters Betty Paxton, FL, Donna (Ned) Gregg of Sycamore, Barbara (James) Stief of Upper Sandusky, and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Schmidt was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jeanette Stephens. He graduated from Salem High School with the class of 1959. Dr. Schmidt served our nation as a United States Navy Radioman on the USS Mullinnix from 1959-1963. He attended and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Microbiology. He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Schmidt was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary. In the mid 1980's he researched, designed, and implemented his own veterinary software program. His practice was one of the first veterinary clinics in Northwest Indiana to become computerized. He was instrumental in the organization and planning of the North Central Veterinary Emergency Clinic. Dr. Schmidt served on the NCVEC planning committee, served on the board of directors, and was president and treasurer for a number of years. He served on the board of the Calumet Area Veterinary Medical Association. He also was a member of the Indiana State Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Schmidt retired in 2011 as a doctor of veterinary medicine. He owned and operated Portage Animal Clinic in Portage, IN since 1978. He was a member and past president of the Portage Chamber of Commerce, a past board member of the Portage YMCA, and a board member of the Wyandot County Historical Society. He loved history, solving Sudoku puzzles, woodworking, and was an avid OSU sports fan. He enjoyed traveling, especially to OSU sporting events. He has been an avid bicyclist for the past 40 years, putting thousands of miles on his bikes. One of his favorite rides was Amishland and Lakes, where he, Rosie, his daughters, and his two sisters met up with friends for a biking weekend each year. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Wed May 6, 2015 in the Bringman Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Trester officiating. Interment will follow in Old Mission Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard. Visitation will be held Tue May 5, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM in the Bringman Clark Funeral Home. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to view the life tribute video or to share a memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wyandot County Historical Society or to the charity of the donor's choice in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 East Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Dr. David H. Schmidt

March 5, 1941 - May 2, 2015