He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of over 50 years; Margaret “Peggy” Schidecker, and sisters; Lucille Salyers, and Judith Furlong. Jim is survived by his brothers; Joseph Schidecker, Earl Schidecker, Richard Schidecker, sister; Mary Miller, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim was retired from the Carpenter’s Union and enjoyed playing cards, boating, and camping in his free time. Known to most as “Uncle Jimmy” he also enjoyed sitting on his porch, waving and chatting with neighbors. Jim will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A visitation for James will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. A mass of Christian burial will occur Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Ascension Catholic Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420. A burial will follow on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45409.