Stanley L. Schmitt, 89, of Plant City, died Aug. 23, 2014, also his 67th wedding anniver-sary.
Mr. Schmitt was born on July 16, 1925, in Cincinnati, to Edward and Doris Schmitt.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Weber Schmitt; children, Steven Schmitt, David Schmitt (Joyce) and Sally Watson Keene (Marlon); grandchil-dren, Dr. Holly Schmitt (Darren Fox), Bonnie Melson (Phillip) and Sara Collins (Brian); great-grand-children, Luke Melson, Grant Melson, Thor Collins and Arden Melson; siblings, Betty Butcher and Jack Schmitt.
Mr. Schmitt graduated in 1943, from Western Hills High School, in Cincinnati. He entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
After the war, he attended Ohio Mechanics Institute and graduated in 1950. Mr. Schmitt worked as a superintendent for a contractor until 1973, when he moved to Oldsmar and began his own com-pany.
In 1946, Mr. Schmitt met the love of his life, Jean Weber. They were married Aug. 23, 1947, in Cincinnati. In 1986, Mr. Schmitt moved to Plant City.
A memorial service was held Aug. 26, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, Plant City.
Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 404 W. Reynolds St., Plant City, FL 33563, or LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.
Condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.