DAN WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO DRESS CASUAL - NO TIES

Walter Daniel Schmitt, "Dan" to his family and friends, 73, of Troy, MO, passed away on March 5, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1951 in St. Louis, MO to Walter Jacob and Jacquelyn Roberta (Meyer) Schmitt. He attended the local schools along with his two sisters. He lost his sight in a hunting accident and he attended a school for the newly blind and was able to return to Fort Zumwalt later the same year, and graduated with his class in 1969.  He obtained his associate's degree, then graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UMSL in 1972. He was a member of the UMSL Alumni Association. On October 17, 1981, he was united in marriage with Stephanie (Abbott). From this union were born three children; Jessica, Nathan and Jacob. Jack, his four-legged companion, was a huge part of his life and he loved all animals, big and small. Dan could be described by his family and friends as strong, kind, energetic, easy going, capable, and determined. He was funny, strong-willed, intelligent, opinionated, wise beyond his years, and he never let anything stop him. He was an amazing husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Stephanie, two children:  Nathan, Jacob and wife Andrea; two grandchildren, Cora and Kane; his sister, Linda (Rick) Squier, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, his beloved dog Jack, other relatives and numerous friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica, his  parents, and his sister, Marlene Hendrix.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2024 from 4 p.m.-- 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes, 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379,   636-528-8244

Funeral - will also be held on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home s & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO

Inurnment- will be held at a later date at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Lake St. Louis, MO

Memorials- Seeing Eye c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

DAN WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO DRESS CASUAL - NO TIES

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