Joel J. Schmutzer, 80, of Clearwater, Florida, died February 19, 2019 at Morton Plant Hospital. Born in Oak Park, Illinois on May 18, 1938 to Elmer and Dorothy Gately Schmutzer, he came here in 1982 from Moody Beach, Maine. He graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was a Bio-Medical Engineer with Raytheon and a self-employed Enrolled Agent Tax Accountant. Joel participated in research as a biomedical engineer and holds or has pending patents for Xray equipment, the design & mechanics in Xray equipment, the design of the ultrasound which protected babies in the womb, and other important inventions.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Simon Schmutzer. Joel was a devout Christian. Memorial Services will be private. Joel’s wish was to be cremated and scattered over Moody Beach, Maine where he and Judy shared many great times.
Joel was a great neighbor, and a wonderful conversationalist. I have enjoyed Judy’s stories about their wedding and early years together. Joel had expertise across so many disciplines. He was a unique individual who overcame much during his life. Judy, Kim and I will be praying for you.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. I hope you find comfort knowing Joel is in good hands. May God give you the peace that you seek.
All our love, Doug, Lisa, Celine and Rebecca Stichert
Let him rest with the King of Kings. Much love for you both from afar, and so honored to call you family.
Jole is one of the most talented and brilliant persons I have ever known. He loved Judy very, very much and always welcomed our dog, Beau for a visit. He was one of the best friends that Marge and I have ever had. We sadly miss him but, we are standing by Judy in her time of need.
Joel is the best example of someone who made greatness out of adversity. He didn’t complain about the hand he was dealt. Instead he made the world so much better for the rest of us. I met thousands of people in my life and I never met any like Joel. Truly brilliant and full of love.
Thank you for the example and God Bless you Joel.
Joel will sincerely be missed, he was a fascinating person. He could be humorous, and always a good story to teller. He and Judy are the best neabors we could ever have, we pray for you both.
Brilliant friend taken too soon, but now with our Lord. God bless Judy at this time. What a couple they were. Lots of stories, lots of wonderful memories.
I knew Joel for many, many years, and so enjoyed his unique wit and humor. He was such a storyteller, and I could sit for hours listening to all of the adventures he had in his life. He was such a caring and loving person and so talented in so many things in life. An added bonus to knowing Joel was the friendship that I developed with his wife, Judy. She is like a sister to me. My prayers and blessings go to Judy and the entire family.
Joel, my cousin and four years my senior was headed to College when I was still in the 8th grade, growing up our family would take trips to the Indiana Sand Dunes, at Christmas, we would gather and marvel at Joel, who was smarter than anyone else at the table. Joel went to Maine and then Florida with Judy, the love of his life. It has been years since we have talked, It is tax time I know that lots of folks will be thinking of Joel.
Rest in Peace my dear cousin and respected friend! Judy you are in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Our sympathy to you on Joel’s passing. Joel was a cousin of mine who until a little over a year ago I had never met. My wife and I both enjoyed talking to Joel and listening to his life experiences. We are sad that this has happened. Rest in peace.
Norm and Sandie Baxa