Gary Edward "Grampy" Scheidemantle
Gary Edward "Grampy" Scheidemantle
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Gary was married for 36 years to his beloved wife, Lucy Ann (LuAnn) Scheidemantle, with whom he shared a life rooted in love and partnership. Together they made their home in Kissimmee, Florida, after relocating from St. Augustine in July 2018.
A proud graduate of Monmouth College in Illinois, Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He devoted 38 years of his professional life to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, where he built a respected career in finance and credit before retiring in April 2007.
Gary was the son of the late Gerald George Scheidemantle and Vivian Ruth (DeVinney) Scheidemantle. He was a man of strong faith and a devoted member of Celebration Presbyterian Church.
A passionate golfer and enthusiastic volunteer, Gary gave many years of service to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida, volunteering from 2007 to 2018. From 2013 to 2018, he authored the "Golf the Game" column for the World Golf Village Community Journal. His love of the sport was reflected in his many achievements, including winning the Great Golf Photo Contest #2 in 2012 at King & Bear and Slammer & Squire, achieving four holes-in-one, and winning the Senior Golf Championship in 2009 at King & Bear and Slammer & Squire Golf Clubs. In 2016, one of Gary's articles was published in Handyman Magazine as part of the "Great Goofs" column. The last 7 years of his life were dedicated to the joy of being Grampy.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Lucy Ann Scheidemantle, of Kissimmee, Florida; his daughter, Marcy (Ray) Scott of Beaver, Pennsylvania; his sons, Eric (Liza) Scheidemantle of Pasadena, California, and Christopher (Tara) Clause of Davenport, Florida; his grandchildren, Kira M. Clause of Davenport, Florida, and Harper Scheidemantle of Pasadena, California; and his brother, David Scheidemantle of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Andrew Scheidemantle of Midlothian, Texas.
Gary will be remembered for his integrity, warmth, sense of humor, and deep love for his family. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched, both personally and through his community involvement.
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Donna Jefferson
Yesterday
So very sorry to hear about Gary passing. Sending prayers and condolences to his entire family.
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Don Houk
January 3, 2026
Gary & I played a lot of golf together with our usual 4 some every Saturday. Also, in the church golf league at Castle Hills Golf Course in New Castle, Pa., and several trips to Myrtle Beach for days of 36-hole golfing. Gary was always a dedicated golfer who loved the game. He was always improving his skill. His putting was his biggest strength, as he was not long, but very straight, hitter in the beginning. He was rarely in trouble off the tee and was soon outdriving us as he grew longer off the tee over time. One year our 4 some teamed up to win the Ohio Scramble, in large part, because of Garys extraordinary putting skill. He drained several 25' putts that were center cut. Gary provided the team incentive to motivate us to a win, which we did against a large field of longer hitters. Someone has to be a great putter to do that ...and that was Gary.
Gary was also a numbers and figures man so everything on the scorecard was always 100% correct without even looking at it. I lost track of Gary when he moved to Jacksonville, Fl except to learn he was still heavily involved in playing a lot of golf in a much warmer Florida climate. I will always remember Gary as a solid guy, good golfer, and personal friend with many fond memories. Sadly, missed and condolences to the family.
Don Houk
New Castle, Pa
Sheila Litzenberg
January 2, 2026
I´m very sorry to hear that Gary passed away. He taught me so much when I worked with him at Liberty Mutual. I´m praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. Sheila Peoples Litzenberg
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