John C. Schmidler, 82, of North Platte, passed away March 20, 2017 at Great Plains Health.  He was born May 27, 1934 to John C. and Mary C. (Cooper) Schmidler at Marysville, KS.  John attended school at Marysville High School. In 1950, he hired on with Union Pacific Railroad and later served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

On March 15, 1958, John was united in marriage to Marilyn Hamm in Marysville, KS. They lived in Omaha before moving to North Platte in 1989.  He was a member of the Platte Valley Lodge A. F. and A.M., past member of the Eagles, Moose, and Elks.  John enjoyed hunting, fishing and most importantly his family.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of North Platte; a daughter, Shari Schmidler of Omaha; a sister, Dorothy Moser of Manhattan, KS; six grandchildren, Ben, Sonia, John, Josh, Tamara and Dennis; four great-grandchildren, Caden, Breana, Tyler and Sailor; one furry companion, Tinker Bell; and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Susan Hunter; two sisters, Mary Jo Krug and Kay Louise; and a brother, George Schmidler.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Brett Terry officiating.  Cremation was chosen.  Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.