RONALD SCHMITT

1939 - 2021

RONALD JOHN SCHMITT RONNIE

Mar. 7, 1939 Nov. 29, 2021

Ronald J. Schmitt, 82, passed away at his home in Prescott Valley, AZ on Monday, November 29, 2021 following a long illness.

Ronnie was born and raised in Brawley, CA to his parents, John and Adelinda (Mamer) Schmitt. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Brawley Union High School.

Ronnie's dream was to be an Auto Mechanic. He worked for his good friend and mentor Pete Schoonover at Pete's Garage for numerous years. In 1968, while continuing to work part-time for Pete, Ronnie joined the Brawley Fire Department as Mechanic/Fireman/Lieutenant. After 25 years with the Fire Department, Ronnie retired as Battalion Chief. He was honored and proud to serve the City of Brawley, California.

Ronnie loved hunting, fishing, archery and golfing. He was a member and president of the Imperial Valley Dune Archery Club, and an outstanding archer, winning many tournaments in the Imperial, Yuma, and San Diego counties. He also was a member of the Brawley Elks Club and of the Del Rio Country Club.

Ronnie leaves his loving wife of 63 years, Betty (Barling) Schmitt, his three sons; Brian Schmitt (Sonya) of Brawley, CA., Jeffrey Schmitt (Sherry) of Irmo, SC, Chad Schmitt (Jennifer) of Roseville, CA.; brother, Charles Schmitt of San Diego, CA., sister, Linda Wood (Craig) of Encinitas, CA.

He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren; Adam Schmitt, Blake Schmitt, Taylor Briane Schmitt, Emma Schmitt, Matthew Schmitt, Haley Schmitt, Dylan Schmitt and Kyle Schmitt.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Linda Schmitt.

Family plan to have a small Celebration of Life and distribution of Ashes at a later time.

Suggest in lieu of flowers donation to, American Heart Association or Cancer Society, or Good Samaritan Society, Prescott Hospice, 1065 Ruth Street Prescott, AZ 86301.