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Charles Schmidt was an advocate for democracy. He was well respected in this community because of his honesty, loyalty, and generosity. "Chuck" was a friend and a man of integrity. He will be missed!
My condolances goes out to his lovely wife, Nora and his family.
May you rest in peace,
John Tran
Didn't know him
I never met Charles Schmidt. I became active in SOC relatively recently, and, by then, he had become ill and had stopped attending the regular meetings. But I do know that his funeral was Tuesday, February 7 [Rosemead's non-election day]. A number of regular SOC volunteers could not participate in our protest that day because of they were attending his funeral.
It is often said that you can know a person by the company they keep. So, even without having met Mr. Schmidt, I am sure by the character and integrity of the people who attended his fumeral last week that he was also a good man.
Peace be with you.