Henry Clark Schmidt "Hank" of Haddon Heights, passed away on May 28, 2017, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Taylor) and the late Ruth Ella (nee Bantle). Devoted father of Michael L. Wells (Kelley Anne), Valerie Ruth Genarie, Eric Schmidt (Suzette), William Wells, Larry Wells and Lee Wells (Dana). Loving grandfather of Kyle (Terra Beth), Katie (Wesley), Mark, Teresa Anne, Christopher, Alex, Wesley, Jessica, Adam, Jennifer, Courtney (Joseph), Ryan, Zackary and Tyler. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Evelyn Gliick and the late Marge Uhland.
Hank served during WWII in 1945 and 1947, in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class. He was an accountant who worked for the Campbell Soup Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1989. Hank umpired Little League and men's softball plus Campbell soup women's softball for many years. He volunteered for Shore Memorial Hospital, in their office and for Interfaith Caregivers. Hank was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Haddon Heights, where he served as treasurer for many years. He was an avid fan and supporter for the American Legion Baseball team in Haddon Heights. Hank had a love for most sports but especially for baseball and football. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, whose mission in life was to teach, everything had a lesson.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 12 Noon, in the First United Methodist Church of Haddon Heights, 7th Ave. and Garden St., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Haddon Heights, at the above address.