Joseph Eugene Schmitt

Joseph Eugene Schmitt, 48 of Las Cruces died peacefully Saturday July 30, 2010, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 15, 1961 in Kittery, Maine to Albert and Nancy Schmitt. Joe proudly served in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician and as a Nuclear Reactor Operator on the USS Aspro SSN 648 and the USS Hawkbill SSN 666, both fast attack submarines. After his naval service Joe settled with his family in Las Cruces and worked as a technician at the White Sands Test Facility near Las Cruces. Joe was a life member of the National Rifle Association and a shooting sports enthusiast, but his family was his true passion. Joe will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. Joe was preceded in death by his Father Albert Eugene Schmitt and is survived by his Mother, Nancy Schmitt of Albuquerque, NM; loving wife Shirley and daughter Sarah of the family home and son, Christopher, currently serving in the US Navy and stationed at NAS North Island, San Diego CA. Joe is also survived by his sister Mary Bowman of McDonough, GA; brother Robert Schmitt and wife Tina of Los Lunas, NM; Sister Jenny Miller and husband Todd of Monument, CO; and Brother James Schmitt and spouse Thomas Myrick of San Diego, CA. Joe is also remembered by several treasured nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 5, 2010, at Getz Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dalene Fuller Rogers officiating. Joe's cremains will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery. PDF Printable Version