Robert Henry Schmitt

Bob was born on October 20 1935 to Hilda and Philip Schmitt in Queens New York where he attended Catholic school.

Bob enlisted in the Army right after High School at age 18 and due to his fluency in the German language served as part of the Occupying Force in Germany after World War II rebuilding and reconstructing the nation as a peaceful democracy.

When he left the army Bob joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working as a surveyor in the swamps of Florida amid the wildlife. He was promoted to an office position as a Civil Engineer in Jacksonville where he spent his entire career overseeing South Florida and eventually retired as a supervisor.

Bob was married to Eleanor T. Schmitt (Deceased) who had one son, Philip A Schmitt.

Bob is survived by his brother Philip G. Schmitt and wife Maureen of Bonita Springs Florida, and his son Philip A. Schmitt of Tampa Florida.

Bob was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Club. He also was active in the Church and Community with feeding the homeless and he volunteered at a children's camp called “I Am Special”. Bob enjoyed meeting new people and making friends. He was an avid reader and his interests include traveling, history, puzzles, and fine wines. To escape the Florida heat, Bob spent many summers visiting relatives in upstate New York.

A celebration of life will be held at 2pm, Sunday August 2, 2026 at the American Legion of Jacksonville Beach, 1151 4th St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.

Catholic Mass for Robert will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday August 4, 2026 at St.Pauls Catholic Church of Jacksonville Beach Florida, 628 1st Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Robert will be interred at the Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 pm, Tuesday August 4, 2026 at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218.