George L. Schmelzer
June 1, 1924 — March 23, 2015
George L. Schmelzer, 90, lifelong resident of Bremen, Ohio died Monday, March 23, 2015 in Lancaster. He was born June 1, 1924 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Lawrence George and Emma (Leibig) Schmelzer.
George was a veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his country in WWII. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a true Buckeye fan. He retired after 35 years from the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. George was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Vincent DePaul. He was involved in the local schools and community activities of Bremen, a 4-H leader for 25 years and a 50 year member of the Rushcreek Grange. George, along with his wife, Joan, delivered Meals on Wheels and were instrumental in bringing this service to Bremen.
George is survived by five sons, George (Judith) Schmelzer, Lawrence (Jacqueline) Schmelzer, James (Donna) Schmelzer, Donald Schmelzer and Richard (Nancy) Schmelzer; two daughters, Margaret (Jackson) Muchoki and Mary Ann (Steve) Reichley; sister, Emma Jo Proctor of Logan; brother-in-law, Paul (Virginia) Guisinger of Lancaster; daughter- in-law, Kathi Schmelzer; 15 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; sons, Harry and Thomas Schmelzer; sister, Rita Wolfinger; and brothers-in-law, Harry Proctor and Stanley Wolfinger.
A time to visit with George’s family will be held Thursday from 2 -4 and 6-8 PM in the Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort St. Bremen, Ohio. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen with Father Thomas Kessler officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions may be made in George’s memory to St. Vincent DePaul, 424 Locust Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
George was a veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his country in WWII. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a true Buckeye fan. He retired after 35 years from the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. George was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Vincent DePaul. He was involved in the local schools and community activities of Bremen, a 4-H leader for 25 years and a 50 year member of the Rushcreek Grange. George, along with his wife, Joan, delivered Meals on Wheels and were instrumental in bringing this service to Bremen.
George is survived by five sons, George (Judith) Schmelzer, Lawrence (Jacqueline) Schmelzer, James (Donna) Schmelzer, Donald Schmelzer and Richard (Nancy) Schmelzer; two daughters, Margaret (Jackson) Muchoki and Mary Ann (Steve) Reichley; sister, Emma Jo Proctor of Logan; brother-in-law, Paul (Virginia) Guisinger of Lancaster; daughter- in-law, Kathi Schmelzer; 15 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; sons, Harry and Thomas Schmelzer; sister, Rita Wolfinger; and brothers-in-law, Harry Proctor and Stanley Wolfinger.
A time to visit with George’s family will be held Thursday from 2 -4 and 6-8 PM in the Morgan Funeral Home, 124 Fort St. Bremen, Ohio. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bremen with Father Thomas Kessler officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions may be made in George’s memory to St. Vincent DePaul, 424 Locust Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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