Harold W. Schmidt passed away Aug 14th 2024, 9 days before his 83rd Birthday. Preceded in death by his parents Herman and Frieda Schmidt of Wichita, KS. He is survived by his wife Karen of 57 years, Son Wayne Schmidt and wife Pam, Daughter Joye Reynolds and husband Joe. Grandson's Austin (Josie), Dustin (wife Alyssa), Rustin Reynolds, Alec, Drew, and Matt Atkins. Great grandchildren Jace Reynolds, and Dakkota Allen. Also survived by sister Wyonna Hastings and husband Charles.
Harold graduated from Wichita West H.S. in 1959. He Served 6 years in the Kansas Army National Guard. He worked for Beech Aircraft for several years and was a Floorguard at Skateland South. He and Karen met while skating and married in 1967. In 1972 they moved to Kansas City, KS where he managed a new skating rink for 6 years. Followed by a 26 year career in new and used car sales where he earned numerous salesman of the year awards. He retired in 2006 and worked part time for an event management company for 15 years.
Services will be held Monday August 19,2024 at Chapel Hill-Butler, 701 N. 94th Kansas City, KS. Visitation at 2:00 pm with services to follow at 3:00 pm. Harold will be laid to rest in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.