Martin Schmidt Sr., 66

MCRAE, Ark. - Martin Schmidt Sr. of McRae, formerly of Delaware, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Lewes, Del., after a short illness. He was 66.

He was born July 1, 1941, to the late William Schmidt and Mary Fisher Schmidt of Newark, N.J.

After graduating from Jules Mastbaum Vocational School in Philadelphia in 1959, he served four years in the motor pool of the Army National Guard, attending boot camp in Fort Knox, Ky., in 1960, and then went into a lifetime career in sales.

He was an employee of Dover Electric for 10 years and sold trailers for Angola Beach and other parks in Sussex County for many years.

Mr. Schmidt was an avid hunter, bowler and card player.

He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Delores Lukemire of McRae; his son, Martin Schmidt Jr. of Ellendale, Del.; brother, Ray Schmidt of Florida; stepson, Perry Friend of Milford, Del.; stepdaughter, Susan Martin of Lewes; two beloved grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his third wife, Nancy Schmidt of Lewes.

A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Wednesday in Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Camp Arrowhead, 35143 Homestead Way, Lewes, DE 19958.