SCHMIDT, Owen

SCHMIDT, Owen

02.08.1951 - 14.09.2026

Late of Picnic Creek Road Broughton, formerly of Townsville and Ingham. Owner of Schmidt’s Livestock Transport. Son of Bill and Grace Schmidt (both dec). Brother, Brother in Law & Uncle to Lynnette & Ray Klupfel, Julie & Keith Taylor, Peter & Valmai Schmidt and their families. Husband of 53 years to Liz (Elizabeth) Schmidt. Father of Christina Schmidt, Donna Schmidt, William Schmidt, Leanne Schmidt & Loic, Kerri Schmidt & Allan. Grandfather and grandfather in law of, David Schmidt and Paige, Steven and Sophia, Scott Schmidt, Michael Schmidt & Abee, Riley Schmidt, Mia Schmidt, Elisa Leclerq, Evan Leclerq, Keir- Lou Leclerq, Liam Leclerq, Thomas Wheeler and Dakota Wheeler. Great Grandfather of Spencer, Mavrick, Sterling, Waylon, Texan, Evelyn, Nevada & 3 others. Son in law and brother-in-Law of Bill “Skip” & Sybil Chalmers (both dec), Peter Chalmers (dec) & Robyn Chalmers, Deone & Aaron, Judith Chalmers (dec).

Relatives and friends of Owen are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of his life to be held at Woongarra Crematorium, Friday 18th September 2026 commencing at 11.30am.

A free livestream link for the service can be viewed via this link: https://www.morleys.net.au/funerals?funeral=ZiVOW

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the wonderful caring staff at Eventide Charters Towers and The Charters Towers Hospital for their care of and compassion for Owen in his time of greatest need. To all his friends and family who came to see him or called to and brighten his final days and those who have visited Eventide or called during his 2 years there, his family is very thankful.