SCHMITT, JOHN F. “Jay” of White Lake; Died May 10, 2020; Loving husband of Sharon for 53 years; Dear father of Dave (Caryn) Schmitt, Julie (Eric) Haugan, Dan (Ashley) Schmitt and Maryann (Jerimiah) Welch; Brother of the late Chris Schmitt (Kathy); Also cherished by eleven grandchildren. Mr. Schmitt was an Electrical Engineer with Detroit Edison and METC. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Milford and was active with the Christian Science Outreach Ministries for Michigan (Jail Ministry). He served on the Board of Directors at Japhet School and enjoyed coaching youth basketball and softball.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford. A private service will be held on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Japhet School. www.japhetschool.org