Velma Ida Thompson Schmid

Velma Ida Thompson Schmid obituary, Leesburg, OH

Velma Ida Thompson Schmid

Velma Ida Thompson Schmid Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Velma Ida Thompson Schmid, age 96, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her home. She was born at home on Jackson St in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Edgar and Goldie Barber Thompson on March 23, 1929. Velma was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Maury) Rindler of Dayton; son Edwin (Rochelle) F. Schmid III of Midland; sister, Lois Jean Grosnickle of Pleasant Plain; grandchildren, Michael Ray, James Brian (Laura) Ray, Lisa Chandler, Jessica (Jeremy) Jenkins, Miranda (Benjamin) Stone; great grandchildren, Kayla Chandler, Alexia Chandler, Austin Mock, Vincent Schnell, Camilla Schnell, Joselyn Jenkins, Jaxson Jenkins, Maci Ray, and Ellie Ray; great-great grandchildren, Ayden Lairson & Greyson Lairson; niece Cheryl Cox; and great nephew, Aaron Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin "Sonny" F. Schmid, Jr. and daughter, Sarah Ray. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 from 11:00am until 12:00noon at Stonelick Church of the Brethren, 6426 Ohio 727, Goshen Ohio 45122. Funeral services will be held privately. Burial will take place at Plainview Cemetery.
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