Ronald W. Schmidt

Ronald W. Schmidt, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on May 15, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Arthur H. Schmidt and Martha (Krauskopf) Schmidt

Ron was united in marriage to Leona L. Selking on December 27, 1958, at St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock). They were married 63 years before Ron’s passing.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Peacetime.

Ron graduated from South Side High School class of 1955. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock) and the GE Quarter Century Club.

He was employed at General Electric in purchasing and rate setting for 32 years before his retirement in 1998. Ron and Leona also took care of the family farm.

Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting, along with cutting wood until his health prevented him from continuing. Ron and Leona loved and cared for their large orchard, and garden.

Survivors include his wife, Leona L. Schmidt of Monroeville, Indiana; three daughters, Sandra R. Schmidt of Monroeville, Indiana, Suzanne R. Cross of Hoagland, Indiana, and Shirley J. (Timothy) Sorg of Ossian, Indiana; and seven grandchildren, Rachel, Rose & Austin Cross; Elizabeth, Andrew, Joseph, and Sarah Sorg.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Raymond Schmidt.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock) with Pastor Douglas Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran (Flatrock) Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Preferred memorials can be given to St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock).

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur