Middle Grove, NY - Sgt. Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr. (retired) of  Middle Grove, NY, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer stemming from his official deployment with the New York State Police supporting the rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero. Fred demonstrated determination, grace, incredible courage and inspired everyone who knew him.

He was born June 15, 1958 in Greenwich, CT.  Sgt. Scheidt graduated Greenwich High School, Norwalk Community College in 1978, and Iona College in 1982.

Sgt. Scheidt joined the New York State Police in October of 1979. After several assignments across the state, he settled in the Saratoga Springs area. He retired from the New York State Police after 30 years of dedicated service in 2009. He served as the Retiree Liaison for the New York State Trooper Police Benevolent Association and as the President of the Association of Former New York State Troopers.

In 1994, Sgt. Scheidt married Shannon in Saratoga Springs, NY. There he raised his two children, Katie-Lynn and Brandon. They built a home where they hosted massive bonfires, target shoots, cook outs and family reunions.

He is survived by his wife Shannon; son Brandon (Loan); siblings Valerie Teufel, David Scheidt (Rose), and Douglas Scheidt (Martin Wimmer); grandchildren Hunter and Ella and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick W. Scheidt, Sr. and Margaret Anne Scheidt, as well as his beloved daughter Katie-Lynn Scheidt.

Relatives and friends may call from 3pm to 7pm, Thursday August 21, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

The Order For A Requiem Eucharist will be at 10am Friday August 22, 2025 at the Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, celebrated by The Rev. Charles Wallace.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers at T2T.org or the NYS Troopers Benefit fund at www.signal30.org .

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.