Obituary

Graham R. Schmidt, 35, died Monday, December 15, 2014, in rural Walton.

He was born June 12, 1979, in Newton, to John and Kay (Kannapel) Schmidt. He was a 1997 graduate of Newton High School. He earned an AA degree at Johnson County Community College and attended The University of Kansas. Graham enjoyed computers and video games; he also was a sports fan, and he especially enjoyed following KU sports and Kansas City Royals. He found comfort with and enjoyed the house cats at his home. Graham also enjoyed spending time with his loving family and nephews.

He is survived by his parents, John and Kay Schmidt of Walton; brother, Ian Schmidt and his wife, Jasmine Titus of Shawnee; sister, Alison and her husband, Gilberto Flores of Kansas City. He is also survived by two nephews, Mateo and Marco Flores and was looking forward to meeting his unborn niece.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton, with Pastor Phil Schmidt and Pastor Rosie Jantz of Tabor Mennonite Church officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2014, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home.  Memorials are suggested to the Local Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness), in care of Petersen Funeral Home.