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Joel SCHMIDT Obituary
Age 94, of Hamilton died Saturday morning, February 27, 2021, at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born May 15, 1926, in Noblesville, Indiana, the son of Jacob J. and Caroline (Heylmann) Schmidt. Joel grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he met his wife of 70 years, Marilyn. He graduated from
Indiana University and while working for Shell Oil Company, moved to Hamilton in 1953. In 1969, their good neighbors, Chuck and Charlotte Posey,
offered them a chance to join in partnership with a new McDonald's Restaurant on Washington Boulevard in Hamilton. Joel and Marilyn became McDonald's Operators for the next 23 years. A veteran, Joel served in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1944 - 45. He had the privilege of being on a landing craft bringing supplies to shore when the flag was raised on Mt. Surbachi in Iwo Jima, and could hear cheers going up from the island. Joel loved his community and devoted much of his time to civic, charitable and business organizations. He was past chairman of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of
Commerce, Hamilton Economic Development Corp., Hamilton Community Foundation and the board of Fort Hamilton
Hospital. He served as president of many community organizations including The Boys and Girls Club, Junior Achievement, The Fitton Center, and Hamilton-Fairfield Arts Council. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Hamilton. Joel is
survived by his wife, Marilyn (Orr) Schmidt whom he married in 1951, a daughter, Debbie (Pat) Pawling, a son, George (Rhonda) Schmidt, 5 grandchildren, Leslie Purdy, Valerie (Ryan) Haynes, Joel (Krista) Schmidt, Kyle (Tiffany) Pawling, Kara (Derrick) Tafur and 15 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Susan Schultz and brother, John Schmidt. Private services for the family were held with Pastor John Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati, 341 Erkenbrecher Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. Online
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Jerry Feicht
March 8, 2021
I worked with Joel, Marilyn, and George on the west side back in 71-72. Great people. Prayers to the family. R.I.P. Joel
Rob Truster
March 5, 2021
Joel was a very kind and generous man. He will surely be missed by the whole community. Rest in peace and God bless to the Schmidt Family.
Alan Davis
March 3, 2021
My first job was with Joel and Marilyn at McDonalds , what nice and honest people they were . Job well done, Joel !
James C. Imfeld
March 3, 2021
Joel always supported the community no matter what was going on. I was involved with many youth organizations in the Hamilton area and you could always depend on Joel for his financial support. May he now get the reward from our" Heavenly Master" for the good that he spread while here on earth. RIP Mr. Joel Schmidt.
Sams
March 2, 2021
Always liked Joel I worked at the car wash on Brookwood for 19 years he was a loyal customer
Dale Kelly
March 2, 2021
met joel over 65 years ago; was & has been a terrific man!!
haven't seen him for a very long time and will remember fondly forever.
Peace to his family and god bless.
Melissa Asher
March 2, 2021
Joel was such a wonderful man, I worked @ his Erie Blvd. location as a teen & young adult (8yrs) where his standards taught me a great work ethic & made for some of the BEST times of my life & many life long friends, everyone always loved when he would stop in and visit because he brought so much joy, smiles & kind words with him. About a year ago I ran into him & Marilyn at Kroger and we chatted for a bit & he still remembered me which made me adore this special man even more.
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