George Martin Hitt

1953 - 2022

George Martin Hitt

April 1, 1953 - April 5, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - George Martin Hitt, 69, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2022.

George was born April 1, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wi. The son of John and Helny Hitt. George grew up in Madison where he attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Edgewood High School where George met the love of his life, Sherri Schappe. They were married October 21, 1972. This October would be their 50th anniversary.

George and Sherri moved to Scottsdale, AZ, in 1973, and were entrepreneurs. George became a poker dealer and then tournament director at Fort McDowell Casino for over 30-years. He met so many people throughout the years and was well respected by his friends and peers. He would always brighten a room with his wildly colored shirt and mustached smile. He recently retired just prior to 2022.

Together George and Sherri raised their son, Michael, and many exotic birds and other animals. George and their son, Michael, loved riding the quads from their home in the desert and seeing all kinds of beauty in the mountains and wildlife; including wild horses.

George will be deeply missed by so many.

George is survived by his loving wife, Sherri Hitt; his son 'best friend,' Michael (friend Sheila) Hitt. Siblings: Cathy (Dennis) Caliva, Chuck (Judy) Hitt, Colleen (friend Liam) Hitt, Martha (Karl) Buettner, Joe (Lynn) Hitt, Betsy (Al) Acker; sister-in-law, Lynn Schappe (Cliff) Pappas; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Helny Hitt. Brothers: John Hitt, Jr. and James (Red) Hitt. Sister, Mary Ellen (Hitt) Mazzara (brother-in-law, Paul Mazzara). Father and Mother-in-law William and Josephine Schappe.

A celebration of life will be held in Scottsdale, AZ, at a later date.

One of George's favorite sayings from the many years dealing poker: "You may not play for a long time, so you might as well have a good time."