Earl William Schmitt, 91, of Cincinnati Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 14th 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Verna. Also survived by son Jeffrey, daughter Deborah and daughter Janet. Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sister Ruth (Norris), Lorraine (Larry) Goeft. Preceded in death by sister Vera, and brother Robert (Bob). Earl proudly served his country in WWII in the United States Air Force. He retired after a career in sales from Graphic Controls Corporation. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, 45224 on Wednesday, December 16from 5-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard Church, 7130 Harrison Avenue, Taylor's Creek, 45247 on Thursday, December 17th at 10AM. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati P.O. Box 633597 Cincinnati Oh 45263 or The Alzheimer's Association 644 Linn St. Cincinnati Oh 45203. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com