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John Schmelzer

John Schmelzer, age 82 of Kenton, formerly of Mt. Victory, died Friday evening, September 30, 2011 at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 23, 1929 in Taylor Township, Union County to the late Herman and Irene (Briggs) Schmelzer. On June 1, 1952 he married the former Anna L. Heizer and she died July 26, 2010.

He worked for 28½ years on the railroad as a switchman. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marysville. He worked as a guard for a security company serving various plants in the area, including Honda and Goodyear.

He is survived by a son, David E. Schmelzer, Alger; a daughter, Beth Ann Cook, Lillian, Alabama; a sister, Linda (Martin) Beatty, Romney, West Virginia; two grandchildren, Joseph Edward Schmelzer and Jeremy (Pam) Wells; and a great-granddaughter, Melena Wells.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Noon in the First Baptist Church, Marysville with Pastor Peter Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Marysville, 645 Chestnut Street, Marysville, OH 43040.

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#1 from:

Jeromy Wells
Aviano, Italy

Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

I miss you Grandpa. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you. You showed me what it meant to be the Good Samaritan I am who I am in large part because of you. I will not forget you. Love, Jeromy (Sidekick)

#2 from:

Cheryll Bickham
Bellefontaine, OH

Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:56 PM

To Jeromy; I remember you and your Grandpa very well. I played the piano at Hillcrest and taught youth Sunday School. Your grandpa was a wonderful Christian example for many and especially for you. He loved you soo very much! He was kind and i enjoyed hearing his testimonies of Jesus working in his life! God bless you and your family!

#3 from:

Kathy Lee
Weatherford, TX

Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

A special soul, a generous spirit, a truly kind man. That is what I remember of my cousin "Sonny". Linda and all, I will be with you in my heart tomorrow, if not in body. Wish I could be there to say goodbye.

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