SCHMIDT, Betty E., age 85 of West Alexandria, OH. died Sat. Jan. 25, 2014 in Eaton.  She was born in New Lebanon, OH. on May 1, 1928 to Russel and Martha (Tapalman) Root. She was a graduate of Lewisburg Union High School.  She had worked at NCR for many years and also had the Motor Vehicles License Bureau in her home for 10 years in the early 60's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Schmidt in 1993.  Betty is survived by 5 sons, Richard (Charlotte) Schmidt, Dunnellon, FL., Rodney (Tena) Schmidt, Pleasant Hill, OH., Randall (Lisa) Schmidt, Eaton, OH., Ronald (Cindy) Schmidt, West Alexandria, OH., Russel (Karen) Schmidt, Plain City, OH., 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Glen Root and Kenneth (Phyllis) Root, Lewisburg, OH. and brother-in-law, Kenny Wolfe, Lewisburg, OH. Also deceased were her parents and a sister, Glenora Wolfe.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wed. Jan.29, 2014 at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home in West Alexandria, OH. with Rev. Randy Reed  officiating.  Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wed. from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.   Donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com