Ronald Joseph Schmidt
April 7, 1948 - October 23, 2024
Ronald “Ron” J. Schmidt passed away October 23, 2024 in Niagara Hospice House. Born April 7, 1948 in Newstead, NY, he was the son of James J. Schmidt and Anna May Burns and stepson of James Melcher.
Ron worked for 33 years at Delphi Thermal Systems where he was a Tool & Die and Model Maker retiring in 2006. Ron enjoyed golfing, painting, drawing and fishing.
Ron is survived by his wife Judith (Goodridge) Schmidt; brother James (Kendra) Melcher, Jr.; in-laws Debra (Gary) Zaciewski, Sandra (Chris) Gresart, Cindy (Douglas) Rickard, Robert (Tina) Goodridge; the late Kathy Shaver; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon with funeral services immediately following at the Salvation Army, 50 Cottage Street, Lockport.
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Mark LaRoach
I will miss Ron. He was a good friend to me and all.
William Agronin
Ron was simply a very nice person. Always smiling. When I was coaching at Niagara University, I would look up in the stands and Ron and his wife were at almost every home game. He never asked for a thing, he just enjoyed life. This world will miss him
Robert Stevens
I was saddened by the loss of a good friend . Ron and I played football together freshman through varsity. He was smart, humorous and very dedicated. He will be missed by many....RIP old friend