Charles A. Schmidt, age 85, of Coldwater, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. He was born June 19, 1934, in Coldwater to the late Henry & Leona (Siegrist) Schmidt.

On July 7, 1956, he married Vera (Bey) Schmidt, and she survives in Coldwater.

Charles is also survived by children, Linda & Adrian Wenning of Celina, Diana & Michael Entrup of Philothea, Darlene & Greg Stewart of Lima, and Ronald & Vicki Schmidt of Celina.

He is also survived by grandchildren, Ben & Katie Wenning, Derek & Amy Wenning, Brittany & Adam Jardy, Nick Schmidt, Joe & Cassie Schmidt, Blake Schmidt, Ashley & Brock Dubry, and Brandon Dellinger; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as siblings and in-laws, Ivo & Rosie Schmidt of Coldwater, Virgil & Velma Schmidt of Chickasaw, Eileen Eckstein of Greenville, Paul & Janet Schmidt of Millford, Urban & Sandy Schmidt of Millford, and Helen & Doyle Layne of Troy.

He is preceded in death by grandchild, Tyler Dellinger; sister, Virginia & Elmer Walterbusch, and in-laws, Clem Eckstein, Jean Schluter, Ed & Betty Buzard, John & Janet Bey, and Roger & Marie Bey.

Charles was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. He was retired from New Idea and Mersman Brothers in Celina. Charles always enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles was an avid painter. He also enjoyed collecting beer cans, making wine, watching race cars and cheering on the Reds.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 5, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.