He was born in Flushing, Queens on September 19, 1935, the son of Jacob and Emma (Mathieu) Schmitt. He married Vera Carey on January 26, 1958. She predeceased him on September 15, 2014.
After his father retired, Edgar took on the day to day operations of the family dairy farm, Lake Emmons Farm. Leaving farming, he went to work for Drogen’s Electric. He later started his own business, Lake Emmons Electric. He could recently been seen working at Home Depot as an Electrical and Plumbing Specialist.
He was a member of the Elm Park Methodist Church, the Tri County Dance Club, Meridale Senior’s Club and the Pindars Corners Fire Dept. He was also Fire Commissioner for the East Meredith Rural Fire District and on the board of the Delaware County Senior Council.
Edgar had many interests, such as, traveling, dancing, and spending time with his family. He was an avid reader and crossword puzzle solver. He also enjoyed antique cars and tractors.
He is survived by his children, Linda and David Nowak of Maryville, TN, Marjorie and Steven Banks of Franklin, and Karl Schmitt of Oneonta.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew Banks, Nathan and Vanessa Eldred Banks, Brenton Banks, Jamison Banks and Thea Palces, Spencer Nowak and Gregory Nowak, as well as 4 great grandchildren, Christian and Destiny Banks, Violet Eldred Banks, and Reynaldo Banks; and a special companion, Elsie Colburn.
He was also predeceased by his brothers Walter and Werner Schmitt.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church with the Rev. Donna Martin, officiating.
A committal service will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5 to 7 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St. Oneonta, NY at which time the family will be in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820 or the Pindars Corners Fire Dept., 8898 State Hwy 23, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Online condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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