He served in the 10 years in the USAF, carried mail for USPS and also ran a limo and taxi service. He attended the Baptist Church in Port St. John. Robert enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by his son, Richard Schmidt; daughter, Donna Lehan; 4 grandchildren: Raymond Lively, Joshua Schmidt, Damon Schmidt, and Robert Schmidt; and one great-grandchild: Mackenzie Lively.