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David Charles Schmid, 62

December 15, 2023

David Charles Schmid, 62, passed away at his Kinzers, PA home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was the loving husband of Kim M. (Rineer) Schmid for 38 years.

Born in Lancaster, David was the son of the late Charles N. and Elinor M. (Simpkins) Schmid. He graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, Class of 1979.

David previously worked for Patwil Homes as a construction supervisor for 15 years, and recently marked 25 years in maintenance at the Old Candle Barn in Intercourse. He enjoyed a remarkably close relationship with his co-workers at the Old Candle Barn.

He was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church, where he ran the soundboard. David loved to attend the Thresherman’s Reunion at Rough and Tumble, he followed Pequea Valley School District sports, enjoyed playing Bingo, and doing home remodeling projects. Most important to David was spending time with his family.

Surviving David are his wife Kim, their son, Christopher Charles Schmid, husband of Nicole Cottrill, of Fawn Grove, PA, daughter Amanda F. Schmid, fiancée of Joseph Codd of Crownsville, MD, grandson Riley Charles Schmid, and his sisters, Charlene Ranlet of Maryland, and Karen Nicholson of Delaware.

David’s family will greet friends from 1 to 2 pm, followed by the memorial service at 2 pm with Pastor Dwight Groff officiating, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 S. Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579.

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Condolences to the Family

December 19, 2023

Kim,
We are saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Dave. Our prayers are for you, Christopher and Amanda as you greive your loss especially during the holiday season.
Larry and Sherry Groff

December 19, 2023

I’m so sorry for your loss.
Robin Maysilles

December 18, 2023

Dear Kim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Only God knows how our lives will unfold.
Thanks to Dave, our upstairs construction at the Blue Ball hous is still looking good as Nate and his wife Kim start their married life together.
Many thanks to you and Dave for the care and concern you always gave to Mom when she lived in Kinzers.
God Bless!
Rhonda Kurtz

December 17, 2023

Kim, Chris and Amanda;
Bob and I were so saddened to hear about Dave’s passing on.
We were talking about how kind he was and his great laugh.
Bob and I know how much his family meant to him.
We will think back fondly of when we made memories at Kinzers Mennonite Church as well as when he met with Bob, Dwight, and some men in a small Bible study.
He will surely be missed. God bless you thru this hard time and may you never forget the love you shared. What a blessing.
Tracy Gill

December 17, 2023

Dear Kim and family, how sorry I was to read this just now in the paper. Words are not enough …. I will be praying for you all during this time 😢
Jennifer Dempsey

Visitation: Tuesday, December 19, 2023; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 7 South Decatur Street; Strasburg, PA 17579
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Services: Tuesday, December 19, 2023; 2:00 PM; Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 7 South Decatur Street; Strasburg, PA 17579
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