Clarence L. "Flick" Schmidt

SCHMIDT, Clarence L., “Flick” of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Hearth and Home of Vandalia. Flick was born February 2, 1928, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Lester M. and Helen (Baker) Schmidt. In addition to his parents, Flick was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Sherrill) Schmidt, sister, Marty Strickland, grandchildren, Chris Krauth, Derrick Bowermeister and Hunter Leonard.

Flick enjoyed his children’s activities, college basketball and loved visiting lighthouses and covered bridges with his kids. He was a 1946 graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, where he was a member of the track te4am.

Flick is survived by his children, Jean (Bob), Cathy (Dave), Jim (Lynn), John (Karen), grandchildren, Doug, Lauren (Johnny), Meghan, Thomas, David, Justin (Gretchen), Lindsey (Allen); numerous great & great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services for family and friends will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 8200 W. National Rd., New Carlisle, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vandalia-Butler Athletic Boosters in Flick’s memory.