Jeff P. Schmitt

Jeff P. Schmitt, age 64 of Springfield, passed away peacefully, Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Southview Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born February 2, 1954 in Dayton, the son of the late Paul F. and Darcus L. (Gray) Schmitt.  Jeff was a graduate of Fairborn High School and Wright State University.  He was the president of Jeff Schmitt Auto Group, consisting of eight locations throughout the Miami Valley.  Jeff’s greatest joy was time spent with his family and close-knit group of friends. In addition to his parents his sister, Patricia Aldrich, preceded him in death.  Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Laura; two children, Stefanie Schmitt Page, Jay (Ashley) Schmitt; two grandchildren, Cody and Kate Page; and his beloved pet, Katy T. Dog.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday November 4, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at the Fairborn High School Auditorium, 900 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Pastor Mike Pratt officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, Jeff’s family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton at www.hsdayton.org -or- The National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.  Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn.