John Russell Schmidt, age 30, of Claymont, Delaware passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Johnny attended Mount Pleasant High School and he worked as an independent contractor who worked in various trades over the years.
Johnny was a one-of-a-kind friend who loved every person he met along his path. He loved doing his own personal performances to the music he enjoyed and sharing it with the world. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling to different places, as well as working on cars. Johnny will be sorely missed by all the lives he touched.
He is survived by his parents, Russell and Christine (Walker) Schmidt of Claymont, his brothers; Eric (Kristen), Nikolas, Joey and Alex Schmidt, grandparents; Ronald and Rena Schmidt and Joy Walker, his mentor, Robert Dragotta, his aunts and uncles; Joseph (Jodi) Walker, Carrie Oswald, Gail Strain, Craig (Bobby Jo) Walker, Ronald (Diane) Schmidt, Rick (Donna) Schmidt, and Daniel Jochen. He also leaves behind 17 cousins.
A viewing will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Johnny’s memory to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806 or to Atonement Methodist Church, 3519 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 or to the VFW Post #2907, 313 Brandywine Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware 19809.
Condolences