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SCHMIDT, Joseph Jack "Smitty" age 85 of Dayton, OH, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Jack was born April 26, 1926 in Brandt, OH, son of the late Cecil and Viola (Grieder) Schmidt. Jack, as he was known, spent most of his life in North Dayton. He attended McGuffey Elementary and Kiser High Schools. As was the case with many young men then, life was interrupted by three years of Naval service in the Pacific Campaign in World War II aboard the destroyer USS Metcalf. In 1946, he returned home to marry Lois Jane Philipps on January 15, 1949. On September 27, 1949, their first child, Michael Jack was born, followed by Sally Ann on May 25, 1953. The family moved from their home in Moraine City to Pinecrest Dr. in the DeWeese / Ridgecrest area. Jack and Lois were very popular in the community, as a result of their family business, Philipps Aquatic Club and Jack's Drive-in, a popular North Dayton family landmark for 45 years. Through this business, they touched thousands and thousands of Dayton families who carry the memories of their summers at "Philipp's Pool" to this day. In addition to his wife, kids, and the family business, Jack was an avid golfer, master woodworker, loved thoroughbred racing, and was very skilled at pocket pool and was an avid card player. Joseph Jack Schmidt's legacy will be his easy going, friendly personality and his smile that touched so many over his 85 wonderful years. Jack is survived by his wife, Lois (Philipps); son, Mike (Donna) Schmidt of Jupiter, FL; daughter, Sally (Ron) Mahrt of Vandalia, OH; 2 grandchildren, Jessica (B.J.) Trach and Jonathan Schmidt; 1 great-granddaughter, Marlo Ada; 2 special granddogs, Pearl Jane and Jack Pot. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to The Friendship Village Health Center, Vitas Hospice, and Good Samaritan Hospital for their professional and loving care of Jack. Services will be private. In honor of Jack's daughter's love of animals, please send contributions to the Guardian Angel Fund @ SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419, in Jack's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Schmidt
Mike Cornelius
June 26, 2025
I hope the family endures from an amazing legacy of memories. I miss the Spanish Burgers, does anyone know the recipe?
Pattie Goodwin Vitale
November 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. I had many great years at the pool. My mother, Louise Goodwin wishes to pass on her condolences as well. May angels sweetly sing Jack to his rest.
Marnee
November 5, 2011
Sally and family, so sorry to learn of your loss. I never knew your father, but he sounds like a wonderful man. I hope you find some comfort in your memories and each other.
Deedy Dryden
November 4, 2011
Dear Lois, Sally, and Mike
I just want to say how much Jack Schmidt and Philipps Aquatic Club meant to me growing up in Dayton. My sister (Debby Dryden) and I were on the swimming team for several years. We remember the great times we had at Coney Island or Lesourdsville Lake celebrating team wins many years in the 1960s. I also remember walking from my home near Forest Park Plaza all the way down Riverside Drive across the Helena Street Bridge to get to Philipps Pool. That way I saved the bus money and could buy a small root beer and a small ice cream to make my own ice cream float at Jack's concession stand. Those were "the good old days!" And your family helped put a smile on my face.
Lois, you and Jack made quite an impact on many people in the Dayton area. Jack, thanks for being you!
With deepest sympathy, Deedy Dryden Humphrey
Mike Austing
November 4, 2011
So sorry to hear of his passing! I learned to swim at Phillips and will never forget the place. One memory I have of the pool is the constant playing of "The Battle of New Orleans" when it came out on the jukebox there! Also, playing Little League baseball with Mike. May he rest in peace and let God watch over him!
Mike Austing
(son of Bud & Fern Austing)
Dennison, OH
Larry Reese
November 1, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Schmidt family...Remember the good old days @ the pool..Without Jack's famous spanish burgers what can I say... What a fine man...I went to Kiser & graduated in '66. Once again my deepest sympathy...
Linda Smith
November 1, 2011
Sally, my condolences on the loss of your father. I used to work with you at T.V. Travel.
November 1, 2011
Lois, Mike, Sally, I feel so sadden by your loss, knowing your family as I grew up on Pinecrest Dr. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Love, Denny Decker and family
Linda Casella-Lowman
October 31, 2011
Lois, Mike, Sally and family, Jack will be missed by so many. I remember all the great times at the pool, even the times I was working were fun. It was a nice family place. My sympathy for all of you and you will be in my prayers.
October 31, 2011
Lois, so sorry to of Jack's passing. My deepest condolences. I remember meeting him in 1953 when he stated the business. I have a lot of great memories of your family and your mom and dad. Glad I was part of the get together last year. God bless Ron Ringo
October 31, 2011
Lois, Mike and Sally,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. A fellow graduate of Colonel White HS notified me by email of your loss.
I'll always have fond family memories of the Pinecrest neighborhood and summers at Phillips Swimming Pool.
Karen Decker Smith
St. Louis, Missouri
October 31, 2011
Dear Lois, Mike & Sally
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. I still hold so many fond memories of all the fun times we all had on Pinecrest Drive and Ridgecrest Park. We were a neighborhood family. May God Bless You.
Carolyn Meixner Zirbs,
Huber Heights, Ohio
October 31, 2011
Lois, Mike & Sally,
So sorry to hear this sad news. We have such warm memories of all of you and have you in our prayers.
Love, Vickie Creager McCarroll
Robin Zartman
October 30, 2011
Lois and Sally,
So sorry to hear about your loss. God be with you during this sad and difficult time. We miss seeing and talking with you.
God Bless -
Robin and Marilee Z.
October 30, 2011
With sincere "Thanks" for all you did and Jack did too to help a single mom with her kids. You don't know how much it meant to me and the kids to belong to Phillips and the diving team. OND hasn't been the same since the "good old days" I will keep you in my prayers and May God Bless you for what you did for soooooo many kids during the years. Jack was always bigger than life to my kids and they respected him too. The Sheen Family
Janet Sheen
October 30, 2011
With sincere "Thanks" for all you did and Jack did too to help a single mom with her kids. You don't know how much it meant to me and the kids to belong to Phillips and the diving team. OND hasn't been the same since the "good old days" I will keep you in my prayers and May God Bless you for what you did for soooooo many kids during the years. Jack was always bigger than life to my kids and they respected him too. The Sheen Family
Lynn Monaghan
October 30, 2011
Lois, we are so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. We miss you here on Pinecrest and we will keep Jack, you and your family in our thoughts and prayers...Peace.....
The Monaghan's
Jennie Handwerker Druger
October 30, 2011
Dear Lois, Mike and Sally,
It is with deep sadness we learn of Jack's passing,Please accept our condolences and know you and all who loved and admired him are in our prayers. Remembering waiting for hot coco Jack was making after swim lessons..., wondering what flavor of ice cream Jack was making today...'some of the happiest times were spent with you and yours...and hope you know the happiness Jack, and all your family have given ours!
The Handwerker Family- Brenda Deal, Butch, Jennie
Ron Wyant
October 30, 2011
While I didn't know your family on a personal side I will always remember the times I spent at Phillips Pool & the drive in. Many a summer days & nights were spent there while walking from home off of Riverside Dr. Tahnk you for those wonderful memories & my thoughts are with your family at this time May God bless you all
Tony Collins
October 30, 2011
I used to belong to Phillips Swim Club and brought my children there, without Jack and Lois it was never close to the same place. Jacks Drive In, was Jack,, what a tremendous man. I am sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing him with us.
Tony Collins
Kevin Queen
October 30, 2011
Dear Mrs. Schmidt. I remember Jack so well as I grew up in OND. I not only had a pass I worked for you both in the golf hut and clean up. My time as a young teen and being at Philipps were some of my most enjoyable memories. Working for Jack I received a check weekly. However, I think I would have done it for free. He taught me respect and the enjoyment of accomplishment. My sincere condolences.
Jane Kielbaso
October 29, 2011
Dear Lois, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jane and Tom Kielbaso
MRS. BEN WENZLER
October 29, 2011
DEAR SCHMIDT FAMILY,
THE MEMORIES OF OUR TIMES TOGETHER WILL LIVE FOREVER , NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
BEN AND I WERE REALLY BLESSED BY YOUR FRIENDSHIP, AND ALLOWING US TO BE SPECIAL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY.
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