David Jess Schmitz

David Jess Schmitz, 88, of Wadesville, IN passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born in Wadesville, IN on January 24, 1936 to the late Moses and Lorena (Hoell) Schmitz. David was a farmer for most of his life, he belonged to the Dairyman’s Association. He worked at Schnucks in his later years. As a farmer, he had the ability to create and repair many items on the farm. David overcame his speech and hearing impediment with a smile and laughter that lit up the room around him. He loved spending time with his grandkids and enjoyed making jokes. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty (Schauss) Schmitz; brothers, Charles Schmitz, Paul Schmitz, Earl Schmitz, Norman Schmitz, John Schmitz and Stephen Schmitz; sisters, Charlotte Charles and Alberta Schmitz. David is survived by his daughters, Mary Lee (Gary), Marsha Burmeister (Joseph), and Marilyn Frank (Keith); grandchildren, Mackenzie Schmidt (Kraig), Ryan Burmeister (Hannah), Hannah Burmeister, and Trenton Burmeister (Samantha); great-grandchildren, Hope and Charles Schmidt, Noah and Ava Burmeister, and Elijah Burmeister; sisters-in-law, Mary Schauss and Clara Schmitz. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Heart to Heart Hospice staff. Memorial contributions may be made to: Heart to Heart Hospice at https://www.htohhfoundation.org/donation/ Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/kyin/donate A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Zion Lippe UCC Church, 9000 E. Copperline Rd, Mt Vernon, IN 47620, officiated by Pastor Jeff Long. Friends and family may visit Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. A livestream of the funeral service will be available, www.youtube.com/@zionlippe1863 Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com