John Frederick Schmitt

John Frederick Schmitt 89, of Arlington Heights was born on October 1, 1935 to the late Phillip and late Anna Marie Schmitt and passed away November 10, 2024. John was the beloved husband of late Hildegard (nee Wentz) Schmitt; loving father of Steven (Barbara) Schmitt and Martin (Michelle) Schmitt Sr.; caring grandfather of Martin (Victoria) Schmitt Jr. and Christopher (Samantha) Schmitt; dear great-grandfather of Bennett Schmitt, Maverick Schmitt and Cameron Schmitt; fond brother of Margaret (Wayne) Hanson, late Paul (Mary Ann) Schmitt, late Emily Schmitt-Schultz, and late Robert Schmitt.

After enlisting in the Air Force, John was stationed in Germany where he met the love of his life, Hildegard. They were married in Germany and returned to the United States to start a family. John's military career included serving in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard. He retired as a Colonel after 38 years of military service.

Visitation Thursday November 21, 2025 from 10am until time of service 11am at St. John the Beloved Chapel on the grounds of Lutheran home 800 W Oakton St. Arlington Heights, IL. 60004. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Funeral info 847-253-5423 or lauterburgoehler.com.