James R. Schmidt ’66

JAMES R. SCHMIDT, Cherry Hills Village, CO, died March 31, 2023. Jim was raised in Locust Valley, NY. He was a kind and decent man, a devout Catholic, hardworking, generous, and honest, but most of all he was fun. He danced his way through life, laughing and loving people. He played polo, heli-skied, was an accomplished fly fisherman, and loved golf. He served his country as a captain in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He met Carol Woods après ski, and theirs was a true love story. They married and raised two children, Heidi and Erik, who were his pride and joy. Jim started his own business and expanded it to eight states; it was sold when he fell ill in 2009. His courage and good humor throughout his 14-year struggle with lung disease was an inspiration. Jim is survived by his wife Carol; two children; four siblings, including Jack Schmidt ’68; and extended family.