Larry Schmeling Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Larry Schmeling of Manistee, Michigan, who passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larry Schmeling to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles J. Schmeling and Selma G. Schmeling (Janowiak); his siblings, Charlene Schmeling, Rogene Kieszkowski, Jeannette Tyczkowski, Audrey Cabot, William, Robert and John Schmeling; his grandson Chad Joseph Hooker; his nephews, Todd Schmeling and James Kieszkowski; and his niece Julie Coopshaw.
He is survived by: his wife Sandy; his sons, Scott Schmeling (Julie) and Steve Schmeling (Kathleen); his grandchildren, Elise Chalko (John), Ashley Pilecki (Adam), Kylie Kepes (Michael), Tad Schmeling (Jenny Ryan), Carly Davis (Kenneth), Angel Newman (Ryan), Justin Hooker (Danielle) and Nicolas Krieger (Lexi); his great grandchildren, Kenneth, Colt, Anderson, Hudson, Coleson, Elaine, Viola, Jace, Stella and Isabella; and his sister-in-law Carol Schmeling. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Oak Grove Funeral Home - Manistee (309 W Parkdale Rd, Manistee, MI 49660). A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center (309 W Parkdale Rd, Manistee, MI 49660).
In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Larry's name may be directed to STOMP Out Cancer Fund - http://www.soc-fund.org.
