Michael Schmidt

Michael C. Schmidt of Cape Girardeau, fondly known as "Smitty," passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at his home.

Michael was born Sept. 17, 1947, and was preceded in death by his parents, Rondall and Johnnie Schmidt of McPherson, Kansas.

Michael attended Fort Hays State College in Hays, Kansas. He went on to a successful, 20-year career in sales at IBM, working in Carbondale, Illinois, and Cape Girardeau. Michael retired from IBM in 1997 to pursue his passion as owner of The Playdium in Cape Girardeau.

He was a past member of the Cape Girardeau Elks Lodge 639 and the SEMO Harley Owners Group.

He loved to cook, entertain his friends and ride his Harley. He loved his country and his God, and he never met a stranger, making friends wherever he went. He was charming, kind and a great joke teller. Everyone has a favorite, funny story with Smitty as the main character. He will be missed.

He is survived by his sister, Connie Ghere; niece, Sami Plummer; and nephew, Seth (Wendy) Nelson. He is also survived by his IBM and Cape Girardeau friends, as well as several lifelong friends, all of whom he considered his family.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held at a future date.