Schmidt, Louis F. "Fritz", 82 of Bethel Township, Dayton, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born April 15, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Louis Oscar and Thelma Irene {Brubaker} Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth E. {Wood} Schmidt, daughters; Linda Gilliam, Tipp City, Wendy and her husband Dan Watson, Tipp City and son Eric and his wife Kathy Schmidt, Cincinnati, OH, grandchildren; Chris (Emily) Gilliam, Jason (Adrienne) Gilliam, Katy (Phil) Davis, Brooke (Eric) Unger, Katie (Jon) Currier and Will Watson, 13 great grandchildren and his special "furry" friend; Demi. Louis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Louis was a retired engineer from WPAFB, a member of the WPAFB Rod and Gun Club, Masonic Lodge, Antioch Shrine, National Rifle Association and shot in the Grand American Trap Shoot. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:30 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371, with a visitation 2:00 to 4:30, Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in memory of Louis to Hospice of Dayton.