John Karl Schmitt WB8ZZY/SK

John Karl Schmitt, 67, of Lake White, Waverly, Ohio died 11:05 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home. John was born December 10, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Karl A. Schmitt and Clara Belle (Kay) Schmitt of Waverly. On August 30, 1975 John was united in marriage to Patricia L. (OGrady) Schmitt, who survives. Also surviving are a son, John P. “J. P.” Schmitt and wife Maran of Waverly and a daughter, Kimberly Roe and husband Trevor of Delaware, Ohio, four grandchildren, Elin and Greta Roe and Oliver and Ruby Schmitt, and a sister Emma Lynn Yanok and husband George of Westerville, Ohio. John was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Linda Muriel Schmitt.

John was a graduate of Waverly High School class of 1971 and played on the 1969 undefeated Football Team. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University class of 1976. After graduation, John returned to work with his father Karl at Schmitt Dairy and then began his career as an insurance agent with State Farm Insurance in Waverly. He retired from State Farm after 37 years as an agency manager and an agent in Gallipolis, Ohio.

John loved his family first and was friends to many. He enjoyed hobbies including OSU football, ham radio, fishing and flying. John was a current member of Pike County Airport Advisory Board and was passionate about flying.