James W. Schmitt Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James W. Schmitt of Evansville, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 26, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Schmitt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carrie Schmitt (Koch) and John Schmitt; his wife Betty Lou Schmitt (Thurston); his son Bobby Schmitt; his son-in-law Don Rudo; his siblings, Mary Rose Parady (Art), Betty Froehle (Herman), Leo Schmitt (Josephine), Raymond Schmitt (Elizabeth) and Bob Schmitt; and his siblings-in-law, Leo Mueller and Jane Schmitt.
He is survived by: his children, Janet Rudo of Monticello, IN, Dave Schmitt (Jama) of Shelbyville, IN, Rick Schmitt (Tina) of Evansville and Mike Schmitt (Terry) of Evansville; his grandchildren, Theo Stone (Rosie), Greg Stone (Katy), Steve Stone, Philip Stone (Sarah), Daniel Stone (Heidi), Justin Schmitt, Jordan Schmitt, Logan Schmitt (Madi), Tyler Schmitt (Lauren), Aaron Schmitt (Jessie), Myles DeVoy, Griffin DeVoy and Sam DeVoy; his siblings, Carolyn Mueller, Charles Schmitt and Fred Schmitt; and his sister-in-law Carolyn Schmitt. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, March 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel (800 S Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN 47714). A Mass will be held on Monday, March 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1301 S Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715). A burial will be held on Monday, March 3rd 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Saint Joseph Cemetery (2500 Mesker Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47720).
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN 47715, St. Vincent DePaul Society, 809 N. Lafayette Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 or Marian Educational Outreach, 520 S. Bennighof Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
