Fred E. Schmid Jr., age 81, of Sebring, passed away at 7:20 PM on Friday May 18, 2007, at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on February 6, 1926, to Fred and Hilda (Trummer) Schmid. Fred was employed as a truck driver for, McKenon and Robins, and worked for the St. Joseph Cemetery for 45 years. He was a Veteran of the Army,a member of the Sebring VFW and American Legion, Salem Eagles and the Heritage Club in Salem. He is survived by his son David (Debbie) Schmid of Sebring; two daughters Darlene (Robert) Shaw of Canton; Christine Carlisle of Alliance; 7 grandchildren, David and Jason Schmid; Jennifer Hoff; Justen Shaw; Renee; Thomas Wade; Chad Carlisle; 12 great grandchildren and his former wife Eleanor Kutchen of Canton. Fred was preceded by his parents, a son Dennis L. Schmid and a great granddaughter. Services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday May 23rd. at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Kimball officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home, Sebring, Ohio. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.