David Charles Schmid, 62

December 15, 2023

David Charles Schmid, 62, passed away at his Kinzers, PA home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was the loving husband of Kim M. (Rineer) Schmid for 38 years.

Born in Lancaster, David was the son of the late Charles N. and Elinor M. (Simpkins) Schmid. He graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, Class of 1979.

David previously worked for Patwil Homes as a construction supervisor for 15 years, and recently marked 25 years in maintenance at the Old Candle Barn in Intercourse. He enjoyed a remarkably close relationship with his co-workers at the Old Candle Barn.

He was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church, where he ran the soundboard. David loved to attend the Thresherman’s Reunion at Rough and Tumble, he followed Pequea Valley School District sports, enjoyed playing Bingo, and doing home remodeling projects. Most important to David was spending time with his family.

Surviving David are his wife Kim, their son, Christopher Charles Schmid, husband of Nicole Cottrill, of Fawn Grove, PA, daughter Amanda F. Schmid, fiancée of Joseph Codd of Crownsville, MD, grandson Riley Charles Schmid, and his sisters, Charlene Ranlet of Maryland, and Karen Nicholson of Delaware.

David’s family will greet friends from 1 to 2 pm, followed by the memorial service at 2 pm with Pastor Dwight Groff officiating, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 S. Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579.