Rev. Frederick C. "Fred" Schmidt

Rev. Frederick C. "Fred" Schmidt, age 85, of Rittman, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 27, 2015 at Wooster Community Hospital following a long illness. He was born on November 29, 1929 in Conneaut, Ohio to William F. and Anna (Robinson) Schmidt. He had attended the Ohio School of Sight Saving and graduated from Conneaut High School where he was on the student council; was the class speaker at his graduation and also belonged to the National Honor Society. He then attended Southwestern Bible College and was ordained as a minister in April, 1961. He married the love of his life, Phyllis V. Stemple, on September 3, 1949. He worked as a commercial fisherman for 10 years before devoting the next 50 years of his life in the ministry. Throughout his ministry, he had pastored churches in Conneaut, Cincinnati, Huron, Carrollton, Newcomerstown, Girard, Newcumberland and St. Clairsville. Following retirement in December 1994, he served as interim pastor in Wooster and numerous other churches throughout Ohio. He was a very talented pianist and organist; he had belonged to the Lions Club where he served as Secretary; was a member of the Band Boosters Club where he served as Vice-President and was also Vice-President of the Athletic Association. In addition to his beloved wife of 65 years, he is survived by his children, Jeffery (Judy) Schmidt of Coshocton, Kevin (Sandra) Schmidt of Conyers, GA., Robert (Gina) Schmidt of West Chester, Oh., Eric (Cathy) Schmidt of Shreve, Cheryl (Richard) Hamersley of Rittman, Kristi (Bill) Gross of Alliance, Oh. and Lori Jones of Port Clinton, Oh.; 35 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Madison Jones; 4 sisters; 2 brothers and 2 infant brothers. Services will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the EV-4 Church, 1633 Portage Rd., Wooster. It was his wishes there be a private interment following services. Visitation will be Monday at the church from 6 - 8 p.m. Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster is honored with serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to either: LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Oh. 44691 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN. 37214-0800. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com. Fred had a passion throughout his life for God. He also had a deep and enduring love for his wife and family.

Rev. Frederick C. "Fred" Schmidt

November 29, 1929 - February 27, 2015