He was raised on a farm and was the son of Mr. and Ms. Henry Schmidt. He went to high school in Marion, WI and after graduation he married Karen Ann Retzlaff. He started his career in the pipeline industry and relocated to Texas in the early 60s. As a heavy equipment operator, he continued in pipeline and joined the union. He was instrumental in the construction of Lake Conroe and surrounding areas, when he was not working abroad. His hobbies included fishing, working on tractors and enjoying a cold beer while listening to the radio. He enjoyed working security at the rodeo and reading up on history.
He is survived by his children Mike Schmidt and family, Christine Hodge and family, Lisa Bly and family, Kim Buchanan and family and brother Creed Stueck and family. He was preceded in death by wife Karen Retzlaff -Schmidt and children Robert Schmidt and Michelle Schmidt-Kenny.
Archie’s family will welcome visitors to Cashner Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cashner Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a gathering after the service at 15007 Capital Hill Rd. Montgomery, Texas 77316. Please visit www.cashnerconroe.com to leave a condolence for his family.
