Late of Picnic Creek Road Broughton, formerly of Townsville and Ingham.  Owner of Schmidt’s Livestock Transport.

Son of Bill and Grace Schmidt (both deceased).

Brother Bother in Law and Uncle to Lynnette & Ray Klupfel, Julie & Keith Taylor, Peter & Valmai Schmidt and their families.

Husband of 53 years to Liz (Elizabeth) Schmidt.

Father of Christina Schmidt, Donna Schmidt, William Schmidt, Leanne Schmidt & Loic, Kerri Schmidt & Allan.

Grandfather and grandfather in law of, David Schmidt and Paige, Steven and Sophia, Scott Schmidt, Michael Schmidt & Abee, Riley Schmidt, Mia Schmidt, Elisa Leclerq, Evan Leclerq, Keir- Lou Leclerq, Liam Leclerq, Thomas Wheeler and Dakota Wheeler.

Great Grandfather of Spencer, Mavrick, Sterling, Waylon, Texan, Evelyn, Nevada, & 3 others.

Son in law and brother-in-Law of Bill “Skip” & Sybil Chalmers (both dec), Peter Chalmers (dec) & Robyn Chalmers, Deone & Aaron, Judith Chalmers (dec).

Relatives and friends of Owen attended a celebration of his life held at the Woongarra Crematorium, Friday 18^th September 2026.