David G. Schmitt

David G. Schmitt, 62, Tipton, died at 11:26 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.  He was born June 14, 1947 in Tipton, to George "Nig" and Virginia (Dunn) Schmitt. 

He had worked for Beavers Materials in Noblesville.  David was a member of the Tipton American Legion, Moose Lodge, and a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Police.

He is survived by one brother and three sisters, Gregory S. Schmitt, Tipton, Elizabeth Hoop, Ocala, Florida, Jacqueline Schmitt, Kokomo and Sarah Schmitt, Tipton; four nieces, Michelle Crim, Ginger Wiggington, Hanna and Rachel Schmitt; eight nephews, Matthew, Jason, and Isaac Schmitt, Doug, Jeff, Steve, Mike, and Joe Hoop; 12 great nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, William "Big Bill" Schmitt, Fredrick Schmitt, Jacob Schmitt, and Peter Thomas Schmitt.

His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 323 Mill Street, Tipton, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding.  Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Tipton.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church where the family and friends will recite the rosary beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Johns School, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.