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Frederick Robert Schmitt
Posted 6/1/07
Frederick "Fred" Robert Schmitt, USN retired, 80 LEWES - Frederick "Fred" Robert Schmitt, USN retired, of Lewes died peacefully at Lewes Convalescent Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, with his wife …
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Frederick Robert Schmitt
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Frederick "Fred" Robert Schmitt, USN retired, 80
LEWES - Frederick "Fred" Robert Schmitt, USN retired, of Lewes died peacefully at Lewes Convalescent Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, with his wife by his side. He was 80.
He was born in South Amboy, N.J., on Nov. 9, 1926.
Fred was a 30-year veteran of the Navy, a senior chief who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
A member of the Fleet Reserve Association and American Legion Post 28, his military career was never far from his thoughts. He was also a member of Red Men"s Lodge 37.
After his retirement from the military, he worked in the Soy Bean Plant at Townsend, Inc. in Millsboro, retiring after 12 years of service.
Always present for his sons, he was an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Due to his efforts, the family was awarded the Del-Mar-Va Council Sussex District Scouting Family of the Year.
He also helped both sons to become Eagle Scouts.
Fred was an avid NASCAR fan and a past member of the Sports Car Club of America.
He enjoyed auto racing and attended the Delaware International Speedway with his sons regularly. His enjoyment of driving and racing his Austin-Healy 100 Le Mans is remembered by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Victoria Van Zandt Schmitt; father, William Joseph Henry Schmitt; brother, William "Willie" Schmitt; and sister, Catherine "Aunt Catherine" Weiss.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosalie Porter Schmitt of Lewes; his two sons, Bruce Frederick Schmitt of Dunn, N.C., (a physician assistant), and John Robert Schmitt of Lewes (a Sussex County paramedic); four grandchildren, Mark and Kevin of Clinton, N.C., Sophie and Sarah of Lewes; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved as his own children.
The family wishes to extend a special heartfelt thanks to Fred"s second family, the staff at the Lewes Convalescent Center, for their kindness and compassion the duration of his stay with them.
Services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Millsboro, where friends may pay respects one hour before the service.
Interment will be private at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Lewes.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Fred"s memory to, Conley"s United Methodist Church Building Fund, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
LEWES - Frederick "Fred" Robert Schmitt, USN retired, of Lewes died peacefully at Lewes Convalescent Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, with his wife by his side. He was 80.
He was born in South Amboy, N.J., on Nov. 9, 1926.
Fred was a 30-year veteran of the Navy, a senior chief who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
A member of the Fleet Reserve Association and American Legion Post 28, his military career was never far from his thoughts. He was also a member of Red Men"s Lodge 37.
After his retirement from the military, he worked in the Soy Bean Plant at Townsend, Inc. in Millsboro, retiring after 12 years of service.
Always present for his sons, he was an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Due to his efforts, the family was awarded the Del-Mar-Va Council Sussex District Scouting Family of the Year.
He also helped both sons to become Eagle Scouts.
Fred was an avid NASCAR fan and a past member of the Sports Car Club of America.
He enjoyed auto racing and attended the Delaware International Speedway with his sons regularly. His enjoyment of driving and racing his Austin-Healy 100 Le Mans is remembered by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Victoria Van Zandt Schmitt; father, William Joseph Henry Schmitt; brother, William "Willie" Schmitt; and sister, Catherine "Aunt Catherine" Weiss.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosalie Porter Schmitt of Lewes; his two sons, Bruce Frederick Schmitt of Dunn, N.C., (a physician assistant), and John Robert Schmitt of Lewes (a Sussex County paramedic); four grandchildren, Mark and Kevin of Clinton, N.C., Sophie and Sarah of Lewes; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved as his own children.
The family wishes to extend a special heartfelt thanks to Fred"s second family, the staff at the Lewes Convalescent Center, for their kindness and compassion the duration of his stay with them.
Services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Millsboro, where friends may pay respects one hour before the service.
Interment will be private at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Lewes.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Fred"s memory to, Conley"s United Methodist Church Building Fund, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
