Edward Paul Schmidt, 59, Cameron, Mo., passed away on July 15, 2017, at the Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, Mo.

Ed was born on January 17, 1958, to Richard and Gloria (Bailey) Schmidt. He was a 1976 graduate of Penney High School in Hamilton. He spent 15 years in the US Army in the Military Police 31 B. After his honorable discharge he became a local area police officer. He was the CEO of Lone Pine Enterprises Inc. Ed was a graduate of Missouri Western University where he studied criminal justice and majored in business management. He was a member of the 40/8 and American Legion and held multiple leadership roles within both Hamilton and Cameron, Mo. Ed was also a former Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the city of Cameron and a former Foreclosure Caller for Missouri Closures.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors: Children-Rachel Schmidt and Kevin Schmidt, both of St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren-Sarah, Joshua, Kendra, Summer, Lindsey, Faith, Emma, and Ashton; sister and brothers-Janet Daniel, Garden City, KS; Bob Schmidt, Liberty, MO; William Schmidt, Kentucky; Andrew Schmidt, Kansas City, MO; and Karl Schmidt, Bikeville, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11 am, Thursday, July 20, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, with military honors to follow.

Visitation: Wed., July 19, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Interment: 2:30 pm, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Memorials: The Disabled Veterans.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 am on Wednesday.

Online obituary and condolences: www.bramfuneralservices.com