Fellow Blackhorse troopers,
 
It is with great sadness that I make this announcement.
 
Our dear friend Chuck Schmidt passed away on November 11, 2007, at approximately 11:11pm.  How fitting that a great soldier, leader and president of the 11th ACVVC would pass away on Veterans Day.  His wife Bonnie, son Garrett and daughter Jill were with him.
 
Chuck was diagnosed with cancer in mid June.  Surgery was not possible.  The prognosis was that it was not curable but it was treatable.  Chuck had one chemo treatment just two weeks prior to the 11th ACVVC reunion in Louisville in September.  Two weeks after the reunion Chuck developed an infection that spread throughout his body.  He was being treated for the infection and was recovering but unfortunately had a setback a week ago.
 
I last spoke with Chuck on Friday, Nov 9.  Several have talked with him recently.  Despite Chucks condition he still wanted to remain very much involved with this organization.  This was his life blood and his passion.  We tried to keep him up-to-date as often as possible.  He was always pleased to hear that everything was moving along smoothly.   
 
A vigil and funeral service will be held in Colorado Springs with interment in his home town in North Dakota.  Please see the details below.
 
Chuck was a great leader, not only during his military career, but as the president of this organization.  He was also a friend to many.  We will miss him.
 
'Till we meet again in Fiddlers Green......
 
ALLONS!
 
Allen Hathaway
 
 
Arrangements for Charles L. Schmidt
 
VIGIL:  Friday, November 16, 2007, 7:00pm
FUNERAL MASS:  Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10:30am, luncheon to followl 
 
Location for vigil, funeral mass and luncheon:
 
ST PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH
55 N JEFFERSON ST
MONUMENT, CO 80132
(719) 481-3511

 

Colonel Charles L. Schmidt, USA (Ret), passed away peacefully on Nov 11, 2007, at his home in Colorado Springs, CO, surrounded by his immediate family.

He was 67.  Born and raised in Richardson, ND, Chuck left there to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.  He graduated in 1963 and proudly served in the Army for 27 years.  During his career, he and his family were stationed in 13 different places and made many endearing friendships.

 He fought bravely in the Vietnam War where he earned the Silver Star.  Chuck stayed active in retirement serving as president of the 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia, president of his neighborhood homeowners association, and lay minister in the Catholic Church.

 Chuck is survived by his wife, Bonnie, children Garrett Schmidt and Jill Nixon, grandchildren Kristy and Jake Nixon and Hannah and Nathan Schmidt, and siblings LaVonne Schmidt, Frieda Boespflug, and Gloria Schmalenberger.

 A vigil service will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 N. Jefferson St, Monument, CO, on Friday, Nov 16, at 7:00 PM.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov 17, at 10:30 AM at the same location.

 A luncheon will follow in the reception hall.  Chuck will be laid to rest in Richardton, ND.

 Memorial contributions may be made on his behalf to the 11th Armored Cavalry Memorial Restoration Fund, C/O Ollie Pickral, 571 Ditchley Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482