Otto N. Schmitt, 73, of Tampa, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL. He was born in Weinheim, Germany and moved to this area in 1979 from New Jersey.
He served his country in the US Army. He then worked for many years in the demolition industry as a heavy equipment repairman. He was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church in Plainfield, NJ. He was a man who loved his family and enjoyed going to the mountains and hiking. He loved the holidays and enjoyed being with the family during those times.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Emily Schmitt and his sister, Mary. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice; son, Stephen of Tampa; daughter, Cynthia of Tampa; brothers, Joseph and John Halady of New Jersey; sisters, Helga Leach and Linda Cassidy of New Jersey; and two grandchildren.
A Military Honors service will be conducted at Florida National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 11:30AM.
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My deepest sympathy to Jan, Cindy, Steve, Stephanie and families. Otto is safe in the loving arms of our Lord and will watch down on you until you meet again.
Jan, I am so sorry for your loss and happy for heaven’s gain
I`m sincerely thankful Ot is at last pain-free
and at peace, though he will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends till when eventually reunited.
Jan,
Otto was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed by all that knew him.
Though it may not seem like it now, there is comfort in the knowledge that Otto now stands in the presence of his God and Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ. There is no more pain or suffering, just the Joy of The Lord.
Paula and I continue to pray for you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to all. My brother was loved by everyone and will be missed. Now he is in God’s hands and pain free and one day we will all meet again. Memories will keep him alive in our hearts.