Paul Charles Schmidt, age 64, passed away on November 21, 2025. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for 27 years and was formerly a resident of Aurora, Colorado. He was a Control Room Operator for Ray Nixon Power Plant (Retired) and a Retired Navy Reservist.
Paul was born on November 27, 1960, to James Schmidt and Eileen Wardell (Schmidt) in Landstuhl, Germany.
On May 19, 2001, he married Jeanette Griffin (Schmidt) in Aurora, Colorado.
He enjoyed meeting new people and their dogs while he and his wife operated Twin Hounds Biscuit Company. He was always willing to help whenever needed and never met a stranger.
Paul attended Aurora Central High and graduated in 1978. He served in the United States Navy and Army, he retired in 2009 from the Naval Reserves joint command on Peterson Airforce Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; his children: Gray Schmidt, CJ Schmidt (Athena), and Natasha Schmidt. his siblings: Tom (Andrea) Schmidt, Michele Schmidt, Lindsey (Jeff) Chichester. Many nieces and nephews, Aunt and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Eileen Schmidt of Parker, Colorado.
A ceremony will be held at Pikes Peak National Cemetery on April 24, 2026, at 12pm, followed by a Celebration of Life afterwards at Thunder and Buttons in Old Colorado City from 1-4pm. All are welcome to attend both.
Memorials in Paul’s name may be made to one of his favorite non-profit’s National Mill Dog Rescue at nmdr.org.
Our gentle giant…he was so willing to lend a hand and was always so caring and kind. I know you will miss him but let your memories sustain you! And that laugh of his, it will linger into forever. What a gem of a man! Much love to you all!
Thank you Sis! you are so right his laugh was infectious and will stay with us always.
I always enjoyed seeing both you and Paul during the summer market in Woodland Park. Our Frannie (dog) enjoyed meeting your pup each visit. My prayers to you and your family.
We are struggling to articulate the profound sadness that fills our hearts with the news of Paul’s passing. He was, without question, one of the most genuinely wonderful and extraordinary people we have ever had the privilege of knowing.
Paul’s kindness radiated from him, an ever-present warmth that brightened every interaction. He greeted the world with an unforgettable, heartfelt smile that was a true testament to the joy he found in life and the love he held for others. His devotion to his family was absolute; he absolutely doted on his beloved wife and children, and his immense pride in them was evident in every word and gesture. He was a truly remarkable human being.
We will forever cherish the countless precious moments we shared with Paul. We particularly remember his enthusiastic presence at our annual Fourth of July gatherings. You could see how happy he was just watching his kids on the ATVs and motorcycle having a good time He was always the last to leave, spending time with us, enjoying the fireworks at our driveway. I always looked forward to having him here and missed him when he was unable to join us.
The void our lives is immense, and we will deeply miss his vibrant spirit and the unique, joyful energy he brought into our world. Paul’s memory will undoubtedly continue to be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences,
Andrew and Chantal