Edwin John Schmidt, age 81, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
Born on December 15, 1944, at McNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois, he was the beloved son of the late Edwin Albert Schmidt and Bernadine Isabella Wolinski-Schmidt.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Edwin served his country in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. After returning home, he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and dedication. In 1978, he founded his own business, which continues to thrive today under the stewardship of his family.
Edwin was a devoted husband to his wife of many years, Mary Ann Alvarez-Schmidt. Together they raised four children who were the center of his world. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann; his children Aaron Schmidt (wife Maria), Craig Schmidt (wife Norma), Christina Schmidt (husband Jonathan), and Philip Schmidt (wife Jenna); and his cherished grandchildren Brisa, Liviya, and Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Known for his strong work ethic and commitment to family, Edwin’s legacy lives on through the business he built and the values he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a proud veteran, a dedicated entrepreneur, and a loving patriarch who always put family first.
The Memorial service will be held on July 30th, 2026, at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home located at 21809 S Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ from Noon until 3pm. A reception will be held afterwards at Baci Italian Bistro located at 8830 E Germann Road, Mesa, AZ. On July 31st, 2026, at 10:30am sharp, Ed will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery, a Veterans Cemetery, located at 2929 E Pinnacle Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. The cemetery only allows 30 minutes, so start and end times are monitored closely.
May he rest in eternal peace.