Wallace Benjamin Schmitz departed this life on Friday, August 3, 2012 at age 64. Beloved son of the late Inez Carmichael Schmitz and Otto W. Schmitz, Jr. Godfather of Andrew T. Loar, III (Angelle). Cousin of Beverly E. Loar (Andrew), Linda G. Ellis (Dave), Carol G. Rousell (Brian), Willie G. Kirkpatrick (Jimmy), Ann Marie G. Basset (Brian) and Daniel S. Loar (Sandy). Mr. Schmitz recently retired from General Mills Supply after 42 years. He was an avid LSU supporter and a Mardi Gras lover. He was a member of Crescent City Doubloon Collectors Club. Very special thanks to Mike and Rosary Rittler (friends to the end). Friends and family are invited to attend the graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1, 2220 Washington Avenue in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday morning, August 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Greater New Orleans Office, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.