He was born on January 25, 1952 in San Diego, California. As part of a large military family, he traveled and lived across the United States and internationally before settling in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1967. David graduated from Nathan Bedford Forrest High School in 1970, then went onto University of Florida where he earned two Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Florida.
David was preceded in death by son David Michael Schmidt Jr, father Henry (Hank) Schmidt, mother Dorothy Jane Sullivan Schmidt, and brother Thomas James Schmidt. He leaves behind a loving family: his devoted wife of 38 years Gaye Richardson Schmidt, four sisters: Nancy May, Joanne Nose, Marilyn Lanier (Bob) and Patti Little (Ernest), a brother: Donald Schmidt (Susie) and a large number of nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205-6261, US, on October 16, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 pm in the same location.
A Committal Service will immediately follow the funeral at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205, US, on October 16, 2026.
