Stewart Leslie Schmitt

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SCHMITT, Stewart Leslie

Passed away peacefully surrounded by the support, love and comfort of his family on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. Stewart was born on June 17, 1946 in Kitchener, Ontario, a son of the late Wilfred and Elsie (Bachert) Schmitt.

Beloved husband and best friend of Diannia (Rickert) Schmitt whom he married on July 9, 1965. Dearly loved father of Lori Otterbein and her husband Mike and Benjamin Schmitt. Loving Papa to Trent and Eve Otterbein. Stewart will be forever remembered by his sister Margaret and husband Howard Ellis, brother-in-law Terry Rickert and wife Jean as well as by his nieces and nephews.

Stewart is now in the presence of his daughter Lisa Schmitt, grand daughter Willow Otterbein, and brother Donald Schmitt who have all predeceased him and were awaiting his arrival.

Stewart was a lifetime member of Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, Baden. He was an active participant in the church as Worship Leader. He served as the business administrator, Pastoral Aid and Receptionist at the church for well over 20 years. Stewart was an avid reader and woodworker and especially loved a good game of hockey. You would have often found him at the local games cheering on the Kitchener Rangers. Stewart worked at Knechtels wholesale Grocers and Cressman Meats. Stewart was a trusted and true friend to many.


Cremation has taken place. There will be a Memorial Service followed by a luncheon and time of fellowship and sharing beginning at 11:00 am at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church 2463 Bleams Road, Petersburg on Saturday, March 14, 2020. A private family interment will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy we ask you would consider making a donation to Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice or to the family for the tombstone which can be arranged through the funeral home (Cheques Accepted).

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Trees, M., Homes, F. and SCHMITT, S. (2023) Stewart SCHMITT Obituary, Tributearchive.com. Available at: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/12227214/Stewart-SCHMITT (Accessed: 11 June 2023).

Stewart married Diannia Ruth Rickert (daughter of Leonard Rickert and Marjorie Anne Goyit) [Group Sheet]

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Lisa Ann Marjorie Schmitt

Lisa was born in Kitchener on May 17, 1966 and passed away at Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice on Friday, December 20, 2019.

She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Clayton and Marjorie (Rickert) Erb and her paternal grandparents Wilfred and Elsie (Bachert) Schmitt, an uncle Donald Schmitt and a Niece Willow Otterbein. She is deeply missed by her parents Stewart and Diannia (Rickert) Schmitt, her sister Lori Otterbein (Mike), their children Trent and Eve Otterbein and her brother Ben Schmitt as well as Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Born with a congenital heart defect, Lisa never the less lived a good life and wanted everyone to be her friend. The last few months of her life saw a significant decline in her health and we are forever grateful to the staff and nurses at ParaMed (especially Kathy and Cindy) and Waterloo Wellington LHIN (Adrienne, Dr. Tan and Donna) as well as the excellent staff and facilities at the Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice. Our special friends Rick, Betty, Jessica, Carol for their concern and care during this time, also our pastors at Wilmot .

Cremation has taken place. There will be a Memorial Service followed by a luncheon and time of fellowship and sharing beginning at 11:00 am at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church 2463 Bleams Road, Petersburg on Saturday, January 4, 2020. A private family interment will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy we ask you would consider making a donation to Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice which can be arranged through the funeral home (Cheques Accepted).

Personal condolenes and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Lisa SCHMITT Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/lisa-schmitt/4060209/ (Accessed: 12 June 2023).