Lawrence Gene Schmid

Lawrence Gene Schmid, 87, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jeff Hammond officiating. Hazel Hanson was the organist.

Entombment of the cremains followed in the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Columbarium.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Schmid was born Jan. 11, 1928, in Dallas, the son of Lawrence and Vivian Schmid. He married Doris Marie Finch on June 2, 1956, in Dallas. She preceded him in death.

Schmid graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. 

He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, serving as an usher for many years.

Schmid is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Patricia Schmid of Friendswood and Dr. John and Bobbi Schmid of Austin.

Survivors also include five grandchildren and one brother, Jack R. Schmid of Dallas.

Schmid was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Memorials may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Meals on Wheels or the charity of choice.