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Steven R. Schmickle
Steven R. Schmickle
Marion
Steven Ray Schmickle, 85, of Marion, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Irvin and Ellyn (Koch) Schmickle, his sister Sally Parker and his brother Dennis Schmickle. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Georgia, daughter Michelle (Gary) Henry, son Mike Schmickle, four grandchildren Mason (Kaitlin) McCright, Taylor Schmickle, Ben Schmickle and Jordan Rains, and two great-grandchildren Hunter McCright and Xander McCright.
Steve graduated from Alburnett High School in 1959, worked at the local Sears store and retired from Cryovac. He cherished times spent with family and friends attending and watching Hawkeyes, Cubs and Packers games.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 26, at New City Church, Cedar Rapids. In lieu of flowers contributions to www.newcityfamily.com are greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made to Steve’s family at www.cedarmemorial.com.
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