Jeff Schmidt passed away February 15, at his home, ending a life well lived. Born December 6,1954, to Richard and Jean (Eisenbeiser) Schmidt, he was raised at North Lake and lived most of his adult life in the Chelsea area.
Jeff graduated Chelsea high school with the class of ‘73, and Hope College in ‘78, where he played basketball for the Flying Dutchmen. He retired from a career with the US Postal Service in ‘09. Jeff craved being outside and participated in numerous outdoor activities including golf, gardening, and annual hunting trips to his beloved ‘camp’ in the UP. He was a talented baker and cook, an avid reader, spent countless hours on fantasy baseball and enjoyed his poker and bridge groups.
Jeff graduated Chelsea high school with the class of ‘73, and Hope College in ‘78, where he played basketball for the Flying Dutchmen. He retired from a career with the US Postal Service in ‘09. Jeff craved being outside and participated in numerous outdoor activities including golf, gardening, and annual hunting trips to his beloved ‘camp’ in the UP. He was a talented baker and cook, an avid reader, spent countless hours on fantasy baseball and enjoyed his poker and bridge groups.
He is survived by his sister, Joan; and special friends and family: Charley, Joel, Amy, Tom, Dave, Laurie, Chan, Ron, Kathleen, Hannah, Molly, Mo, Cindy, Jane, and Rhonda, all of whom supported him and kept the fun going until the end.
Visitation will take place at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, on Friday, February 20, from noon - 2 p.m. A private burial will be at North Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Faith In Action in Chelsea, https://faithinaction1.org/. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will take place at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, on Friday, February 20, from noon - 2 p.m. A private burial will be at North Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Faith In Action in Chelsea, https://faithinaction1.org/. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel.
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