Randall Joseph Schmidt

Randall J. Schmidt

Randall J. Schmidt, Elizabethtown, PA, died on March 29, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 52.

Randy was born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 28, 1964 to the late Richard Schmidt and M. Louise (Edward) Zabinski who survives in Reading, PA. In addition to his mother, Randy is survived by the two greatest joys in his life, his children, Sara (Zachary Reese) Schmidt of Lancaster, PA and Jacob (Kayla) Schmidt of Muncy, PA. He is also survived by two grandsons, Riley and Ryder Schmidt of Muncy, PA; two brothers, David (Mary Beth) Schmidt of Street, MD and Jay (Kristine) Schmidt of Reading, PA; a sister, Karla (Keith) Nitz of Collierville, TN; a stepbrother, John (Jocelyn) Moyer of Wyomissing, PA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Randy was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Moyer.

Randy graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1982. He attended Williamsport Area Community College and worked for many years at Watsontown Trucking Company as a diesel mechanic. At the time of his death, he worked for Cumberland Trucking Equipment in Carlisle, PA with many of his close friends.

Randy was always the life of the party. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle, watch Penn State football, go camping and fishing, and make everyone around him laugh with his sarcasm and lovingly insulting wit. He cared deeply about his family and friends and continually demonstrated this love through his loyalty, compassion, and support. He will be immensely missed by the many people who loved him.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 3 PM at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 N. Market St., Elizabethtown 17022 with Pastor Samuel Fry officiating.  Friends and family are invited for viewing from 1 PM until time of the service.  Burial will follow the funeral service in the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.