Schmidt-William J. of Darien Center, NY June 25, 2021.  Beloved son of Larry and the late Geraldine "Dolly" Schmidt; dear brother of Amy Schmidt; loving nephew of Virginia and Charles Chauncey, Arthur and Marion Hart, Patricia (late Richard) Richardson and Mary Ellen and Paul Werner; also survived by many cousins.  Family will be present at the Charles Meyer Funeral Home, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY Wednesday from 3-6 PM. and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM.  Flowers gratefully declined.  Memorials may be made to the Darien Fire Dept.  Bill was and avid farmer and loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors.  Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com