Jeffrey L. Schmidt

Jeffrey L. Schmidt

Jeffrey Schmidt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cole Funeral Chapel - Chelsea on Feb. 15, 2026.
Age 71 , passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his home. He was born December 6, 1954 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Richard and Norma (Eisenbeiser) Schmidt.

Jeff graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1973, and then from Hope College in 1978. He was a rural mail carrier in Ann Arbor for 23 years, taking an early retirement in 2009. Jeff was a member of the Inverness Country Club, and the Chelsea Rod & Gun Club for a short time. He enjoyed hunting throughout his life, and liked to play fantasy baseball, and cards, especially Bridge and Poker.

Jeff's full obituary will be posted in a few days.

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