Thomas R. Schmidt Sr. 1956-2020

He was born Feb. 2, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of James and Helen Groner Schmidt. A 1975 graduate of South Range High School, Tom previously worked at Falcon, Roadhouse and 3-S Express Trucking. He also was a former Petersburg fireman.

Tom leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Adam (Nichole) Schmidt of Petersburg; stepchildren, Nikki Lynn Jernigan, Angela Viglio and Alan (Alberta) Kemper; grandchildren, Anabella, Hayden and Todd; brother, David Schmidt of North Lima; sister, Pam (Bruce) Mills of New Springfield; nieces and nephews; and former wife, Carolyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Audrey and Sophia Schmidt; maternal grandparents, Ray and Margaret Groner; sister, Judi Bell; and his dear son, Tommy Jr.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

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