Richard D. Schmitt, 52, Olathe, Kan., died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 27, 1961 to Clement and Nina (Smelcer) Schmitt in New York, N.Y.
He received his bachelor’s degree and was an engineer for a software company. Rick enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping. He had a dry sense of humor that will be sorely missed.
Survivors: mother; brothers, James Keith Schmitt, D.D.S. (Karen), Colorado Springs, Colo.; and David Schmitt, St. Joseph, Mo.; sisters, Linda Sherman (Matt), Columbus, Ohio and Cynthia Schmitt (Cliff Smith), Shawnee, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Memorial Service: Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.