01/06/2026
Lee E. Schopmeier, 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 4, 1941 to Theron and Elva (Frederick) Schopmeier, ee is survived by his wife, Sara Schopmeier
(Pfeiffer), his son Thomas Schopmeier (Kristine), his daughters Kristen Weeden (Tim) and Paula McDonald, his stepdaughter
Melanie Buhrmaster, grandsons Seth Weeden nd Ryan Schopmeier (Rebecca), a granddaughter Anisa Phillips, his brother
Robert Schopmeier and three great-grandchildren Ava, Scarlett, and Giovanni. In addition to his parents, Lee was predeceased by his son, Todd Schopmeier. A 1959 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School, Lee was a proud small business owner and skilled craftsman who operated Lee Schopmeier Restorations for more than sixty
years. A lifelong car enthusiast, Lee was a founding member of the Fulton County Car Club and a longtime member of the H H. Franklin Club. Lee was deeply involved in civic life as a member of the Broadalbin Seniors, the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, the Colonial Little Theater, the Broadalbin Kennyetto Historical Society, and as a volunteer with both the Fulton County Office of the Aging and the Fulton County Regional Tourism Office.
Viewing hours will be held on Friday, January 9th at the Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church located at 22 N. Main Street, Mayfield, NY from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a service officiated by Rev. Dr. Bonnie Orth. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Lee’s memory to the H.H. Franklin Club by visiting: https://www.franklincar.org/donate.htm or The Fulton County Car Club c/o Robert Landrio 3261 St Hwy 29, Johnstown NY 12095.
The H. H. Franklin Club, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) Tax Exempt Educational Corporation incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania (Tax ID #16-1076023). Gifts over $50 will be acknowledged with a thank you letter. All donations are tax exempt, but please refer to a tax advisor for your own situation.
