Gary Wayne Schmidt

September 5, 1971 - March 7, 2020

Gary Wayne Schmidt, 48, of Bowling Green, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home. Cremation rites are being handled by Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. Gary was born September 5, 1971 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to John Thomas Schmidt Jr. and Tonya Schmidt. He was married to Delilah Clapp on November 4, 2019 in Farmington, New Mexico. Gary grew up in Golden, Colorado. He was a graduate of Bowling Green High School. Gary enjoyed fishing, kayaking, road tripping, watching TV, and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his son. He was an excellent builder and a perfectionist, even building his own home. He enjoyed mowing grass and planting trees. Gary is survived by his wife; mother, Tonya Schmidt of Golden, Colorado; son, James Schmidt; sister, Connie Schmidt of Golden, Colorado, who will remember him as a loving father and by their nights of barbecuing and shooting off fireworks; mother of his son, Tiffany Schmidt of Golden, Colorado; and aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John Schmidt Jr. on July 19, 2018.