Mr. Joseph C. Schmitt III

December 17, 1950 - July 9, 2021

Mr. Joseph C. Schmitt III age 70 of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Friday July 9, 2021. Joe was preceded in death by his mother Virginia “Ginny” Schmitt, his father Joseph C. Schmitt Jr., his sister Mary Tornga. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 42 years Cathy Ann Schmitt; his children Melisa (Kurtis) Nance, Rhiannon (Steven) McCalmont, Joseph C. (Lauren) Schmitt IV, James E. (Tonja) Schmitt and John Schmitt; his grandchildren Keegan and Ella McCalmont, Maddi Nance and Sofia Schmitt; his siblings Julie Schmitt, Rick (Joni) Schmitt, Jim (Jan) Schmitt, John (Deborah) Schmitt, Susan (Dennis) Dunning, Micki (Roger) Ackerman; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joe was a 1969 graduate of West Catholic High School, and later graduated from Grand Valley State University. He worked many years in Real Estate, lastly teaching for Acme Real Estate Institute. Joe enjoyed fishing, organic gardening, sports (participating and watching), cooking and really enjoyed life to the fullest. A Celebration of Joe’s Life will be held Friday July 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW.(this will be live- streamed via www.arsulowiczbrothers.com). His family will receive visitors Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to David’s House Ministries or www.schmittministries.org “Give”