The world is a little less brighter with the sudden passing of Nicholas Adam Schmidt, age 35 of Evart, on December 6, 2025 with his family at his side. Nicholas was born on March 26, 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, to Bradley and Debra (Shannon) Schmidt.

Nick graduated in 2008 and was a talented freelance writer. He will be remembered as a kind and wonderfully creative soul. Nick loved video games, science, and computers. He often used his imaginative and inventive mind for his interests or helping his loved ones. Nick had a gift for connection, he never met a stranger and could always be counted on to make you smile and feel like you belonged. He was deeply loved and always made time for those he cared about. His closest friends affectionately called him "Nickel".

Nick was an animal lover and will be missed by his family, friends and all who had the chance to meet him.

Nick is preceded in death by his grandparents, Beatrice and James Shannon, Donald and Ruth Schmidt and Sharon Schmidt; his Aunt, Janice Shannon (2005) and his beloved dogs, Lucky and Shade.

Forever treasuring the memories they hold are: his loving parents, Bradley and Debra Schmidt; siblings, Virginia (Mark) Hopkins, Zachary Schmidt and Heather (Jay) Sims; his devoted nieces and nephews, Rayne and Isaak Schmidt and Ashley Boyd; his great nephew, Butcher; aunts and uncles, Jim Shannon of Reed City, Jeff (Tammy Wheeler) Shannon of Freeland, Shari Schmidt of Evart, Brian Schmidt of Evart, and Blaine Schmidt of Marion; aunts at heart, Carla Dehaven and Cheryl Hunter; numerous extended family and friends; and a cat named “CJ”.

Cremation and care has been entrusted to the Corey Funeral Home in Evart, MI. 

A celebration of life is planned for 2PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Brooks Corners United Methodist Church in Sears, Michigan. Condolences can be left for the family online at www.coreyfuneralhome.com Support for the family can be given at Go Fund Me- https://gofund.me/1a2b98f5a.