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Lawrence S. Schmidt

1934 — July 15, 2025

Wyomissing, PA

Lawrence S. Schmidt, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Leshock) Schmidt, who passed away on May 14, 2014, after sharing 58 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence Schmidt and Anna (Czech) Schmidt. He served in the United States Army and worked for Gilbert Associates as an Electrical Draftsman and supervisor for 43 years, retiring in 1994.

Affectionately known as "Poppy" to his family, Lawrence enjoyed fishing, cards, visiting casinos, and eating pastries. He was a former president of the Borough Council of Sinking Spring and an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

Lawrence is survived by his children, Regina M. Shade, wife of Dwayne L. Shade of Wyomissing; Lawrence Stanley Schmidt, husband of Mary T. Schmidt, of Harrisburg; Julianne D. Rutkowski, wife of Michael D. Rutkowski, of Wyomissing; daughter-in-law Kristin Schmidt, of Allentown; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Jeffrey B. Schmidt, who passed away on June 8, 2022, and his brother Joseph Schmidt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church 2600 St Albans Drive Reading, PA 19609 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am. Entombment will follow the Gethsemane Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday at Bean Funeral Homes 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, PA 19608 from 8:45am-10:15am. Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

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