Friday, August 1st, 2025
Donald Schmit
Donald "Donnie" Schmit departed on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1938, to the late Carl and Sophia (Eyink) Schmit.
Donnie was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he was a volunteer, one of the many places he did volunteer work through the years. He was always willing to help anyone in need and especially loved his time volunteering at St. Peter's Neurological Center. He is survived by his lovely wife of 66 years Margaret (Koenig) Schmit along with his brother Roger and Diane Schmit of Coldwater, brother Ken Schmit of St. Henry, sister-in-law Rita Snider of Celina, sister-in-law Joanne Koenig of Coldwater, and in-laws Carl and Linda Koenig of Maria Stein. He was preceded in death by in-laws Frank and Dorothy Ann Koenig of Wendelin, in-laws Nick and Rosie Pleiman of Montezuma, and brother-in-law Lewis Snider of Celina.
Donnie was so proud of his family, especially his kids and grandkids. He had a special relationship with all of his grandchildren; he was the best Grandpa ever! Surviving family includes Randy and his wife Lisa and their family; Lucas and Emily, Tyler and Mindy, Trent and Jamie, and Adam and Leanna Schultz. Daughter Theresa Gillis and husband Corrie and their family; Josh and Kirby, Drew and Katy, Olivia and Kala Gillis. Son Doug and significant other Shelly Herman and his family; Sophia and Orion, and Eli. Donnie was also was fortunate to have a great relationship with his 13 great-grandkids.
Donnie retired from Minster Machine after 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards with family and friends and always had a drink ready for any visitors. It's hard to put into words what he meant to his family, he was good to his core and willing to help anyone in need, a great role model for all. He lived a very full and happy life and enjoyed life to the fullest. We will miss his energy and infectious ability to laugh and have a great time.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church, St, Henry, Ohio on Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
Friends and family may call from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 7th and again from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Friday, August 8th at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry, Ohio. The family will have a celebration of life in Donnie's memory after the mass at the St. Henry K of C. Please plan to come by and share a story or two with the family and have a drink.
The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to the entire staff at St. Rita's in Lima, they took great care of Donnie and all of his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donnie Schmit's honor can be made to The Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville, and can be reached online at www.cfnd.us.
