Jerome Edward Schmitz

SCHMITZ, Jerome Edward, 75, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2016. A graduate of Chaminade High School (1959) and the University of Dayton (MBA, 1970 / BS, 1963), he spent 30-plus years in the executive ranks of The Frigidaire Company, managing all channels of distribution for its Builder Sales division. Mr. Schmitz was the definition of family man and enjoyed spending time (and spoiling) his grandchildren. As a life-long UD Flyers Basketball fan, he could often be found “coaching” the team from his season-ticket-seats in the 200 Level of the UD Arena. A devout Catholic, he and his wife Barb were founding parishioners of St. Francis in Centerville and St. Joan of Ark in Powell, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Wenzel Schmitz, his parents, Helen and Jerome B. Schmitz, mother and father-in-law Veronica and John T. Wenzel, and brothers-in-law John T. Wenzel, Jr., Robert H. Musselman and Louis W. Clark III. He is survived by his son Jerome T. Schmitz of Los Angeles, daughter and son-in-law Molly and Bryan Bardine of Kettering, son and daughter-in-law Michael A. and Tracie Schmitz of Delaware, Ohio, four grandchildren, Katherine Bardine, Allison Bardine, Kyle Schmitz and Kiera Schmitz, sisters and brothers-in-law Mary & Richard Brown, Barbara and Clarence Sech, Margaret and Steven Bernard, Helen Schmitz, Kathleen and John Hupman;, sisters-in-law Mary Ann Musselman, Sarah W. Clark, Janet Simon, and numerous nieces and nephews. His Memorial Service and Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 10:30 am at St. Charles Borromeo in Kettering. Friends may call on the family at visitation the evening prior, September 12, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980, Bigger Road, in Kettering. Final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider The Miami Valley Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/Dayton) or Chaminade-Julienne High School Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family, care of Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Road, Kettering, OH, 45440.