Gerald Don Schmidt
November 29, 1949 ~ June 24, 2022
Gerald Don Schmidt, 72, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee formerly from Ridge, MD.
Gerald was a US Navy veteran and devoted Catholic, and co-coordinated the St. William RCIA program. He was also a devoted loving husband and love to fish. He earned an Associates of Science degree in computer science from College of Southern Maryland in 1986. He retired from the Department of the Navy CNIC in 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Fred and Mrs. Kathleen Schmidt, son Stephen Schmidt, and daughter Erika Schmidt. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Elizabeth “Lisa” Schmidt, and sisters Rhonda Stokes and husband Bobby, Cecilia Dishman and husband JC.
The family did receive friends Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Munford Funeral Home – Munford Chapel from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Friday, July 1, 2022, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. William Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow immediately at 11:00 AM.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 1:30 PM in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery Ridge, MD with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or American Kidney Foundation.





Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to read the passing of Gerry. He was always such a sweet and fun person. Joey and I knew him through the RVFD. Treasure your many memories. I will mine because Gerry always brought a smile or said a kind word. Hugs Lisa. Take care.