John Thomas "JT" Schmidt
John Thomas “JT” Schmidt, age 86, passed away at his residence near New Bloomington on Monday August 10, 2009 at 2:45 PM. He was born April 12, 1923 very near his present home to the late William J. and Geneva (Miller) Schmidt.
He graduated from Agosta High School in 1941. Served in the US Army W W II, from January 1943 thru January 1946. Having been stationed in New Guinea, Netherland East Indies, Morotai, and Mindanao, Ph.Isls. He received an Honorable Discharge as staff sergeant, earned the Bronze Star for valor and the Bronze Arrowhead.
Sixty-one years ago, On June 19, 1948 he married Lois Kraner, who survives. Also surviving, a niece Deanna (Ken) Foster of Port Clinton, a nephew, Larry (Jerolyn) Niswander, their families, Brent (Sarah) Emme and Ashton of Wake Forest, N.C. and Brian (Priscilla) Leah and Ben of Mason, OH, and Kelli Davis of Gallipolis. An “adopted brother” Richard Crider of Marion, special friends Jim and Jeanne Pryor and Ron and Cheryl Breece and cousins and friends and special riding companion, Fritzi. He is predeceased by two brothers; Milford and Dewitt and special niece Aleta Schmidt Niswander.
He was employed by Marion Power Shovel, Marion Industries a Div. of Motor Products and retired after 29 years with Whirlpool. He was a member of the Marion County Farm Bureau, DAV, and VFW 7201.
Memorial services will be at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Christopher Wiseman will conduct the service on Friday August 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM. with visiting 2 hours prior to the service. Interment will take place Saturday August 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Agosta Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Marion Area Veterans Council.
Those who wish may make contributions to Hospice of Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com
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