Richard F. Schmidt ’53

Dick died Oct. 19, 2024, in Bronxville, N.Y., where he had lived for many years.

Born in New York City, he attended Phillips Academy before coming to Princeton. He joined Prospect Club and majored in politics, writing a biography of Bukharin for his thesis. After graduation, Dick served two years in the Army and then attended the Wharton School, graduating with honors in 1960.

After brief stints with Ford and General Motors in Detroit, Dick returned to New York to work with Reuben H. Donnelly Corp., concentrating on long-range planning and acquisitions. He was subsequently elected vice president for finance and a Donnelly director. In 1974, he moved over to the parent company, Dun & Bradstreet, where he was appointed president of the management consulting division. He retired as executive vice president of strategic planning and finance and a member of the board.

Dick was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Faith Segui. He is survived by two children and six grandchildren.