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Dr. Mark D. Schmiedl, 67, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, March 6, 2023 at Providence Care Center, Sandusky following a lengthy illness.
He was born December 25, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Antoinette (Mittiga) and Eugene Schmiedl.
Mark was a 1973 graduate of Rocky River High School, then graduated from Wooster College. He continued his education doing pharmacology research at Case Western Reserve University then attended the Cincinnati College of Medicine. Following an internship of internal medicine at The Cleveland Clinic and residency of emergency medicine at the University of Chicago, Mark began his career at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky in 1986.
During his career at FRMC, Mark was a physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine and president of ER DOC INC. He had served as Co-Chief of Staff for two terms at FRMC. He was proud to be awarded Preceptor of the Year by his students. Retiring in March of 2019 and was granted Emeritus status in recognition of 33 years of compassionate and dedicated service to FRMC and the local community.
He was a member of the Rockwell Springs Trout Club and the Mercedes Benz Club of America. Mark enjoyed fishing, boating, racing his 1962 190 SL Mercedes, learning and teaching. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Mark is survived by his wife, Wendy (Schimmel) Schmiedl, whom he married May 11, 1996; mother, Antoinette Schmiedl; children, Samantha (Aaron Sostaric) Schmiedl and Matthew Schmiedl all of Sandusky; brothers, Kurt (Beryl) Schmiedl of New Hampshire and Eric (Tammie Vasek) Schmiedl of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Schmiedl in 2013.
Friends may call 4pm- 7pm, Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Groff Funeral Home and Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, Ohio.
Those wishing to contribute to Mark's memory may do so to Erie County Cancer Services, 505 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or Back to the Wild, 4504 Bardshar Rd, Castalia, OH 44824.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
