Edward Carroll Schick

Edward Carroll "Ed" Schick, age 92, born and raised in Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2023. Graduated from Westerville High School in 1949, Degree in Music Education from Capital University and MA Degree from University of Cincinnati. After High School Ed was employed by the family business, Schick Painting and Decorating. Veteran of Korean War, joined U.S. Army in 1951 where he received training as a Medical Technician at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas and was then transferred overseas, stationed at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, which was the Headquarters for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and was discharged June 19, 1954. He returned to Columbus, OH to attend Capital University where he met and married Jan Appleman on June 8, 1958. He taught high school music and choir where he spent countless hours and time creating musicals, shows and plays involving many students and impacting their lives. After teaching vocal music at Marion Franklin High School he became a school principal and retired as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel in Lima,Ohio in 1986 after a 31 year career in education. Member of Hope Lutheran Church in Sunbury OH. Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jan; children, Katrina Schick "Kit" (Larry) Overton, Stephen Schick and Christian (Catherine) Schick; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons; 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward T. and Edna C. (Schott) Schick and sister, Janet Schick Corbin. Friends may call at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Monday from 4-7 p.m.. Service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4686 E. Walnut Street, Westerville, Tuesday at 11 a.m., Pastor Jonathan Bull, officiating. Interment Fancher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Westerville Fire Department.