Charles SCHMIDT

Charles Russell Schmidt (Smitty), age 78, departed from this life peacefully on December 1, 2014 after a fight against lung cancer at St. Elizabeth hospital in Edgewood. He was born September 22, 1936 in Erlanger, KY. He was a successful carpet salesman as well as the proud owner of Dalton Georgia Carpet Stores in Sarasota, FL. He is preceded in death by his (Mother) Edna Schmidt Meyer and (Father) Edward August Schmidt.

He is survived by three daughters, Terri Schneider of Crittenden, KY, Tammy Day of Erlanger, KY, Toni Young of Rosenberg, TX along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his sister Sharon Landers of Union, KY. He also leaves to mourn in his passing and cherish his memory: Virginia Otten, Kay McCoy, Mary Schmidt, Charlie Brown, and Robert Fitzgerald and many other longtime friends and family members.

A private service will be held.

Professional services entrusted to Grunn Funeral Home.