Arthur John Schmitt

Arthur John Schmitt obituary, Houghton Lake, MI

Arthur John Schmitt

Arthur Schmitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home on Apr. 28, 2025.

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Arthur John Schmitt Jr., of Mesick, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home with family by his side. He was 87.
Arthur was born on February 22, 1938 to Arthur and Wilma (Hartman) Schmitt Sr. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arthur was married 68 years and survived by his loving wife, Marie Sandra "Sandy" (Arndt) Schmitt. He is also survived by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Shively (husband, Douglas); granddaughters, Jessica (Luke) Sanford, Amanda (Robert) Rogers, Alicia (Joe) Cortez; many wonderful great-grandkids and great-great-grandkids; numerous nieces and nephews, especially Laura Edall and Morris Johnson, Rick and Donna Watson, and Theresa Smith. He is also survived by a half sister and brother.
A private family committal service will take place.
Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.Hitesman-Holdship.com.
The family is being served by Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.
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Mary Bastianelli

April 28, 2025

RIP Uncle Art.
My condolences to family and friends. Uncle Art told some of the best storys when I was young. Snake in Texas he warned me before I ventured to Texas. I think it was to scare me into not going. He was always a loving Uncle to me. Peace to family.
Love you all!
Mary

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