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 28 ½ 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.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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