Carroll "Smitty" Schmitt

Carroll D. "Smitty" Schmitt, age 81 of Keyesport, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois. Mr. Schmitt was born on September 13, 1933, in Keyesport, Illinois, a son of Henry and Leauvon (Elliott) Schmitt. He married Ruth "Smokey" Sautman in 1958 and she survives in Keyesport. In addition to his wife, Mr. Schmitt is also survived by his sons - Michael Schmitt and wife Jeannie, and Mark Schmitt and wife Kristen; and 4 grandchildren - Madison, Jonathan, Hunter, and Mason Schmitt. He was preceded in death by his parents. Smitty attended Keyesport Grade School and Carlyle High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and served aboard the USNS Pollux and USS Ajax during the Korean War. Mr. Schmitt worked at the Vandalia Correctional Center for 30 years, retiring in 1987 as a Lieutenant. He and his wife also owned and operated Green Acres Campground for 45 years, and he served as a volunteer fireman in Keyesport for nearly 30 years. Mr. Schmitt was formerly on the Irishtown Township Board, a former Republican Precinct Committeeman, and was a lifetime member of the Carlyle V.F.W. and American Legion. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle with Fr. George Mauck and Rev. Bill Bays, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Carlyle. Visitation will be held at Zieren Day Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M., and on Wednesday morning from 8:00 - 10:00 A.M. Expressions of sympathy in his memory are suggested to the Keyesport Fire Department or to St. Mary's Cemetery and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Previous EventsVisitation
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Visitation
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231