GLANDORF – David J. Schmitz, 55, of Glandorf, died at 4:39 a.m. on February 16, 2021 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born July 29, 1965 in Lima to Ron and Joan (Zeller) Schmitz. His father and step-mother Miriam survive in Glandorf. His mother is deceased. On October 14, 1989, he married Kathleen Leis, she survives in Glandorf.
He is also survived by two children: Kelly Schmitz of Columbus and Bradley Schmitz of Glandorf; a brother: Richard (Susan) Schmitz of Glandorf; three sisters: Dorothy (Clark) Skinner of Rochester, MI., Jodi (Brian) Ruen of Perrysburg, Sherri (Curt) Niekamp of Dublin; four step-brothers: Mark (Sharon) Miller, Ryan (Roberta) Miller, David (Deneika) Miller, Andrew (Brittany) Miller; a step-sister: Kelsey (Kraig) Allmandinger; a brother-in-law: Jim (Jan) Leis of Miller City and his mother-in-law: Bev Leis of Miller City.
His is preceded in death by his father-in-law: Lavon Leis.
David worked at Pro-Tec Coating Company, Leipsic. He was member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf and its Men’s Society. He was also a member of the Ottawa Eagles, and the Ottawa K of C.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Father Tony Fortman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In keeping with the social distancing guidelines, a visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, with a scripture service at 1:45 p.m. Masks will be required upon entering the funeral home and/or church.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Sean Artz says
We are so very sorry for the loss of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy, Kelly, Bradly and the extended Schmitz – Leis family.
Sean and Beth Artz