MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
FREDERICK SCHMITZ MERRITT ISLAND Frederick J. Schmitz "Smitty" born February 10, 1938 departed this life Satur day, May 24, 2008. After serving in the US Air Force, Smitty devot ed his life to the Martial Arts. His love and commitment to the art earned him the title Grand master of Fire Dragon...
Read MoreJoe,Sherri and Becky,
I am really sorry to hear of you Dad`s passing. He was alway`s kind and said hello in the hallways of FMP. I often think of you guy`s and those days. They were some of the best and will never be forgotten. Your dad still has a strong presence as well as your all. May God Bless you all.
Rick Harrison
June 27, 2008 | Palm Bay, FL
Dear Cousins, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in my prayers.
Paulette Butler Polley from Illinois
Paulette Polley
June 26, 2008 | Peoria, IL
Dear Joey, Becca, Sherry:
It has been many years since I have seen all of you. I was the blonde, 3rd. wheel following Debbie & Smit. on their dates. Boy, did we have fun!Deb and I were young girls involved with Kung-fu...and I was the one being picked on for wearing make-up & earrings to class! Your Dad was to me the sweetest and most generous man around us. I think of him and smile always with love. God bless you always, and may you have peace knowing his great love for you all....
Jan Deangelis-Berea
June 25, 2008 | Denville, NJ
Happy Fathers Day, Dad. I miss you very much. I will see you again someday. Love You!
Becky Wolter
June 15, 2008 | West Melbourne, FL
In loving memory of a great person, Smitty was very generous to me in my time of need. I showed up in Florida well ahead of schedule with no where to go and having never met him, he offered me a place to stay for as long as I needed to get set up. I will not forget him I only had the opportunity to meet him once but he took me in with only the knowledge that I was his brothers grandson, and that was enough for him. Thank you Fred for your hospitality. My condolences to your family.
Shayne Fletcher
June 06, 2008 | Aloha, OR
Smitty, I will miss your council and your friendship. You touched many people's lives and you had a profound effect on the direction of my own life. You will always be in my thoughts.
Rich Gaede
June 06, 2008 | Titusville, FL
My deepest sympathy goes out to my nieces and nephew. I never really got acquainted w/my brother Fred until this last March. I am so glad Sandi and I spent some time in March getting to know him, and meeting his children & granchildren.
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Sandi & Tom Schmitz
Beaverton, OR
Thomas Schmitz
June 04, 2008 | OR
To our friends and family on behalf of the Schmitz family, I would like to extend gratitude to those who have shared their memories and condolence. It gives us great comfort to know that our father has touched the hearts of so many, for that was what he wished.
Sherri Scofield
June 04, 2008 | Merritt Island, FL
I only got to meet uncle Fred once when I was 3 or so, but I remember the trip fairly well. Dad always spoke highly of him.
Dale Schmitz
June 04, 2008 | CA
