Of Canonsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born on June 12, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, the son of George Peter Schmieler and Carolyn Koeberlein Schmieler. Beloved Husband of Elizabeth Sroka Schmieler; Loving Father of George Carl, Debra Lynn, and Eric Jeffrey; Loving Grandfather of Amanda and Travis; Caring Brother of Jeffrey R. Schmieler of Silver Spring, MD and Diane S. Lewis of Portland, NY. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as numerous dear friends. Dr. Schmieler was raised in the Canonsburg area, moving to Peters Township in the fifth grade. After graduating from Peters Township High School, he attended the University of Maryland where he received his Bachelor of Science in 1958. He received his medical degree in 1962 from the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he was invited to join the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. From there, he completed his internship at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD and finished his training while serving as a Captain in the United States Air Force from 1963-1965. He conducted private practice as a family physician from 1965-1974 and was certified by the American Board of Family Practice. From there he had an incredibly influential career, fulfilling roles such as plant physician for McGraw-Edison Power Systems, medical director of the Washington Hospital Occupational Medical Center, medical director of Washington Hospital Employee Health Services, and director and founder of the Washington Hospital Family Practice Residency Program. Also, he served on the board of the directors for the Washington County Medical Society, the board of trustees for the Industrial Health Foundation, as clinical assistant professor for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Pennsylvania State University, and as president of the Washington County Medical Society in 1983 and 1992. In addition to these career accomplishments, he had a great love for the outdoors, never missing a traditional family hiking trip to Skyline Drive, VA since he was 17 years old. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. Dr. Schmieler retired in 2011, and he will always be remembered for his commitment to his patients, colleagues, healthcare, and family. His sense of humor and practical jokes, as well as his kindness, compassion, and generosity, will be truly missed by all who knew him. A role model and friend to so many, he will be loved and remembered forever. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 724-941-3211. Friends are welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray on Friday from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray on Saturday at noon. Internment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Washington Health Systems, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.
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