Francis Joseph "Frank" Schmit

SCHMIT Francis Joseph "Frank" Francis Joseph Schmit "Frank", age 80, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008, in his Sylvania Township home. Frank was born February 15, 1928, in Rolling Stone, MN to Louis and Adella (Speltz) Schmit. After graduating from Cotter High School, Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. He spent 2 1/2 years in the 11th Airborne Division, making 22 jumps in the U.S. and Japan. After being Honorably Discharged, Frank attended St. Mary's College in Winona and Business College in La Cross, WI and married his late wife, Patricia Kohner. He came to Toledo in 1959 and worked for his uncle at A.M. Schmit Co. as a salesman. In 1963, Frank became owner and President of the company. In 1991, he sold the business, retired, and married his present wife, Lila Schmit in 1992. Frank's memberships included: The Toledo Elks Lodge No. 53, The Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania. He was a semi-pro baseball player and was recruited by the Cardinals. Frank was also an avid hand ball player for 32 years at the old YMCA and JCC in Sylvania. Frank is survived by his wife, Lila L. (Butler) Schmit; daughters, Janet (Mark) McGarvey, Judy (Bill) Wilcox, Doris (the late, David) Long, Nancy (Michael) McCloskey, and Shirley (Michael) Kratzman; son, Michael Schmit; stepsons, Scott and Gregory (Judy) Hartman; 7 grandchildren and sister, Rosemary Kreidermacher. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, on Monday, October 13, 2008, from 3-8 p.m. The Memorial Mass will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, 43551. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com