Obituary of Frank Schmitt

Kill Devil Hills, NC Frank Schmitt, son of the late Geneva and Johann Schmitt, died Monday, February 2, 2004 in Nags Head. He was born in Kottenheim, Germany in 1941. This past week he celebrated his 90th birthday with loving friends. In 1924, Frank’s father, mother, and brother came to the states and settled in Oswego, NY. Frank graduated from Oswego College, followed by a B.A. from New York University and a Master’s Degree from Hunter College and numerous courses in education. In 1943, Frank met his wife Evelyn and they were married in 1945. He taught in Chappaqua, NY schools for two years and then transferred to Ossing, NY schools where he taught for thirty-three years as a chair of the History Department and later in Guidance. Besides his wife, Frank is survived by one son, Barry Schmitt; one daughter, Katha Schmitt Sachs; and six grandchildren, Jennifer, Erik, Kurt, Kevin, Erika, and Lindsay. Frank’s interests were classical music, painting, choir, church activities, piano, organ, and travel. He enjoyed the various activities of the Outer Banks and Fairfield Beach, CT. He will be sorely missed by his devoted wife Evelyn and his many friends who remember his dry sense of humor. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 445, Nags Head, NC 27959. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements.