Clarence "Smitty" Schmitt, 89, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Jeff, on February 22, 2015.

He was born on March 14, 1925 in Zeeland, North Dakota to Henry and Bertha Schmitt.

Clarence served in the US Army, and after coming to Washington State, he worked at Olympian Stone, at a cookie factory, owned a restaurant "The Seventh Spot" in Seattle, and was an auctioneer.

He married Darlene Knoblich on November 26, 1952 and together they had four children. The family moved to Stanwood to continue the life he loved. Dad was the happiest being on the farm. He raised dairy replacement heifers, and all kinds of smaller animals, and horses. He loved farming, and owned and operated many different kinds of farming machinery. Dad never stopped working; you could always see him out in the fields; he was even baling hay this past summer of 2014.

He is survived by his daughters Denise Nemo (Ric) and Vickie Coward (Tom); and son, Jeff Schmitt (Dawn); grandchildren Jason Schmitt, Andy Nemo, Amy Schmitt (Melana), Angie Schmitt (Shannon), Jacob Schmitt (Megan), Darlena and Jacqueline Schmitt; great grandchildren Shailee Sue Marie Nemo, Jeffrey Schmitt, Taylor Schmitt, and Eli Burley; sisters Edna and Betty; brothers Delmer, Harvey, Donnie, and Melvin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Darlene, son Rick, daughter-in-law Doreen, sisters Florence and Verna, brothers Harold, Milton, and Werner.

A viewing will be held February 26-27, 9:00am-4:30pm at Gilbertson Funeral Home.

Services will be Saturday, March 7, 11:00am, at Camano Chapel with a reception to follow. Burial at Anderson Cemetery, Stanwood.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice.

Memorials suggested to:
Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County
2731 Wetmore Ave., Ste. 500
Everett, WA 98201
or the charity of your choice.


Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.