Melba Schmidt

Melba Jean Schmidt, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, October 18, 2026 at Celebration Villa in Newburgh, IN.

She was born October 31, 1932 in Evansville to Aline and Daniel McKasson. Melba attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Bosse High School, both in Evansville. After graduation she began working at Old National Bank and later at the Bell Telephone Company. After her children were well into grade school, she worked for Sears for many years. Melba was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was married to Charles Larkin Schmidt, Jr. of Evansville for thirty-one years, until his death at age 57.

Melba is survived by her three children: Kenny Schmidt of Pikeville, Kentucky; Donald Schmidt of Newburgh, Indiana; and Cecilia Newman of Newburgh, Indiana, as well as six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Melba was an avid sports fan, who enjoyed watching football, baseball, and golf. She and her husband Charlie both actively participated in supporting Christ the King Church organizations. Her three children all are graduates of Memorial High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Aline and Daniel McKasson, her brother Richard McKasson, her daughter-in law Nanette Schmidt, and grandson Covie Schmidt.

A private memorial service will be held at Titzer Family Funeral Home's Simpson Chapel in Newburgh, Indiana with Fr. Tyler Underhill officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, in Evansville IN.

Condolences may be made to Melba's family on the Titzer Family Funeral Homes website.