John Raymond Schmelzer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Raymond Schmelzer in Kennewick, Washington, who passed away at the age of 84, on September 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Raymond Schmelzer, Sr. and Laura Ella Blair Schmelzer; and his siblings, Jean Pacheco, David Schmelzer and Carol Berna.

He is survived by: his wife Glennda; his daughters, Erica Woods (Monty) and Jennifer Riggins (Rob); his grandchildren, Ashley Duncan, Jason Ludwig, Zachary Riggins, Sierra Riggins Burton and Jessica Riggins; his great grandchildren, Jonathon Maccaroni and Preston Burton; and his siblings, Lorretta Hesse, Arnold Schmelzer, Sandra Kirkwood and Allen Schmelzer. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

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