Gerald “Jerry” R. Schey, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. He was born on July 12, 1948 in Fremont, the son of Woodrow and Gladys (Tooman) Schey. He attended Fremont Ross High School.
Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/One Star; Vietnamese Campaign Medal w/ Device and Good Conduct Medal.
Jerry was an Operating Engineer with Local 18 – Toledo, OH for over thirty years. He was a member of the Fremont VFW, American Legion, Fremont Yacht Club and Operator Engineer Local 18. He loved boating and fishing.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Sadie (Joel) Reamer of Fremont, OH; twin sister, Cherie (Stephen) Shambaugh of Ft. Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Etzio and Amaiya Reamer and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Monday, April 20, 2015: 10: 30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Bob Hahn
May you RIP Jerry!
Bruce Bilger
Rest in Peace .
Mike & Toni Cooper
I’ve known Jerry since high school and think I even have a picture of us with some other guys from Fremont together in Viet Nam that was taken in 1969. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. R.I.P. Jerry.
Monica & Kevin Minnich
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Many happy memories of Jerry at our Cleveland Browns parties and fish frys. RIP Snuffy.
John and Lavonne
Jerry we Love and will miss you…You have been a part of our family for along time..You will be missed at all our Familys Holidays..Thanks for being a part of our lives..You will always be in our hearts.
Linann Teggart
Thinking of you, Sadie, and praying for comfort and strength as you walk through this painful time. You are loved!
Denny Schey
Rest in peace. May you join your fellow Marines in “guarding the streets”. Miss you Jerry!
Brenda J Lehmann
Cherie, my heart is there with you as you go through the loss of your twin brother. Just remember that he is in a better place, free from pain, and that he will always be with you!! Twins share a very special bond and you will find that although you can not see him, he is with you always!! Prayers and love to you and always know he is just a whisper away! Love you and want you to know I will be thinking of you and sharing in your loss! Brenda and Brent (always two hearts together).
Glenn Baker
Semper Fi We are all saddened by your passing. We will miss your happy personality. Thanks for your brave service in the VietNam war. You were a true American Armed Forces Hero. God Bless & God speed on your journey to Heaven. MCL Commandant, Glenn Baker. As a fellow member of the Honor Guard, it will be our honor to do your burial ceremony.
Sharon (Eishen) Valle
My prayers for the Family.
My goodbye to Jerry.
God is with you (( :
Bobbie Seeley
Love an Miss ya Jer. Gone but NEVER forgotten~! FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS~!!!
daun and dan diedrich
Cheri,
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our condolences go out to your family.
daun and dan
Tom and Irene Martin
RIP in peace my good friend and fellow Marine. We shared a lot of great times together and you have always seemed like my brother. I will see you again some day.
Love ya
Tom and Irene