John F. Schmidt, 90, Jasper
John F. Schmidt, 90, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Legacy Living in Jasper.
John was born in Jasper on July 2, 1934, to Adam and Caroline (Burke) Schmidt.
He married Betty Jean Henke on September 15, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2020.
John was a 1952 graduate of Jasper High School.
He was a United States Army veteran.
He was a warehouse manager for Mauck Supply in Jasper for many years.
He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, where he was a member of the church choir for over 50 years and the men’s club. He was a member of the Celebration Singers as well.
John enjoyed gardening and attending his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events.
He is survived by three children, Greg (Sue) Schmidt of Jasper, Debbie Berger of Jasper, and Denise McCrary of Payson, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Nichole (Josh) Peter, Adam Schmidt, and girlfriend, Jeanne Delise, Lauren (Luke) Keller, Jessica (Jason) Cava, Stuart Berger, and Jason Gress; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Waggoner of Vincennes; one brother, Louis (Mary Ann) Schmidt of Jasper; one sister-in-law, Pat Schmidt of Louisville, Ky.; one brother-in-law, Asil May of Washington, Ind.; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are one son, Gary Schmidt, one sister, Betsy May, and two brothers, Bernie and Charles Schmidt.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Legacy Living, Heart-to-Heart Hospice, and Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville for their exceptional care for John.
A Mass of Christian Burial for John F. Schmidt will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass time at the church on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church, Precious Blood Music Ministry, Heart-to-Heart Hospice or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
