Joseph Anthony Schmit

Joseph "Joe" Schmit, of Bradenton, FL passed away on December 13, 2021. He was born at home on May 7, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Victor O. and Kathleen Marie (Armitage) Schmit. They moved to the family farm in Bryant, Indiana when Joe was two years old. Joe enjoyed his career in Indianapolis, Indiana working for several architectural firms doing contract documents and construction administration, before retiring to Florida. Joe was active in the Pike Township Lions Club and was awarded Lion of the Year and the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Phu Bai, Viet Nam with the 131st Aviation Company "Night Hawks".

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Vicki (Kern) Schmit; siblings, Frank (Debbie), Eugene (June), Jerome, Esther (Bill), Patricia (Dennis), Michael (Barbara), Phillip (Cecilia), Paul, Janice and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Victor, Robert, Mary Ann (Chezem) and Kay Ellen (Price).

A visitation for Joseph will be held Monday, December 27, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 3100 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 1:00 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34240.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Joseph Food Pantry, 2704 33rd Ave. W, Bradenton 34205 in Joe's memory.