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Randy Schmitzer Obituary

Randy Dale Schmitzer, age 72, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

He was born on June 10, 1953, in Liberal, Kansas to Fred and Carol (Clark) Schmitzer.

Randy graduated from Liberal High School and for 37 years, he devoted himself to the role of Refrigeration Technician at Kroger. Randy ensured that everything was running smoothly for his customers and coworkers alike.

On September 30, 1991, he was united in marriage to Deborah J. Davidson in Grand Junction, Colorado. Randy was a member of Believer's Ministry Church. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by;

His son, Thomas Schmitzer and his wife, Ashley of Nashville, Tennessee

Stepson, Julian Holt and his wife, Shannon of Kingsport, Tennessee

Daughter, Heather McMillin and her husband Justin of Springfield, Missouri

Stepdaughter, Angela Whitley and her husband Brian of Kingsport, Tennessee

Ten grandchildren, Cole Parker, Abigail McMillin, Daniel Chavez, Claire Schmitzer, Sarah Schmitzer, Nate Whitley, AnnaKate Whitley, Aspen Holt, Ashland Holt, Cooper Holt, and Silas Holt, One great granddaughter, Adelyn Holt, Brother, Mark Schmitzer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah J. Schmitzer,

Brother, Rodney Schmitzer, and

Sister, Jennifer Squire

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor David Harris will be officiating.

A burial will follow at the Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Parkinson's Foundation in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Randy Schmitzer

Aug

3

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hornung Family Funeral Home

1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901

Aug

4

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel

1212 West 2nd Street, Liberal, KS 67901

Aug

4

Burial

3:00 p.m.

Liberal Cemetery

1900 W 15th St, Liberal, KS 67901

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Hornung Family Funeral Home - Liberal

1212 W. 2nd St, Liberal, KS 67901

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