Ned D. Scheidt, 81 of rural Van Wert, died at 3:44 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2016, after arrival at the Van Wert County Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1935, in Van Wert, the son of the late Lamo B. and Nellie W. (Hertel) Scheidt. On April 12, 1958, he married the former Marilyn Ann Rhodes, who survives at the residence. Family survivors include his wife, Marilyn; two daughters, Karen (Keith) Schmid of Ohio City and Kelly (Rod) Cooper of Middle Point; five grandchildren, Katie (Jason) Schnipke, Kylie (Shane) Mills, Hayley Walker, Lexie Walker and Michael Cooper; and his sister, Marcia (Leo F.) Sanderson of Van Wert. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gus N. Scheidt; his step-father, Thomas Alfred Rauch; and two step-brothers, Hugh T. Rauch and Glenn A. Rauch. Ned was a 1953 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School and long time member of the Ohio City United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities, especially the church choir for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked on the Railway Mail Service for thirteen years, then was postmaster at Scott and Middle Point until his retirement. He had a total of 37 ½ years of service for the U.S. Postal Service. Ned was a member of the Harvey Lewis Post #346 of the American Legion in Ohio City. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, officiated by Pastor Kevin Wilcox of Ohio City United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City, with military honors by the American Legion Post #346, Ohio City, Ohio. Calling hours are Monday 12 - 3 p.m. Memorial contribution to the Ohio City E.M.S. or the Ohio City United Methodist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com.