William P. Schmiedel Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to William P. Schmiedel Sr. (Akron, Ohio), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 28, 2026 at the age of 82. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William P. Schmiedel Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Schmiedel and Evelyn Schmiedel (Miller); his children, Darlene A. Schmiedel and Brian P. Schmiedel; his siblings, Paul William Schmiedel and Constance Mitchell (James); his parents-in-law, Brooks and Virginia Clements; and his brother-in-law Terrill Bergdorf.

He is survived by: his wife Victoria "Vikki" Schmiedel; his children, Laury Bryant (Lee), Gretchen Spencer (Jeff), Deonna Bertsch and William P. Schmiedel Jr. (Nikita); his grandchildren, Corey Bryant, Kaitlyn Bryant, Sean Bryant, Jesse Spencer (Courtney), Alex Spencer (Hannah), Kaleigh Bertsch (Nick Carver), Aaron Bertsch and Zoe Schmiedel; and his great grandchildren, Juno, Flora Spencer, Grayson and Olivia Spencer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 408 Ninth St. SW, Suite 3400, Canton, OH 44707.