Schmitt, David M. "Just Dave" Born Oct. 11, 1956 and died December 31, 2018, of pancreatic cancer. Retired member of the Laborers Union #563. Avid ice fisherman at Lake of the Woods with "The Boys." He also loved bird hunting with his dog, Ben. Preceded in death by parents Anton Schmitt and Beverly Schmitt; and sister Susan Larson. Survived by brother Steven Schmitt (Teena); sisters Mary Gilbertson and Diane Laue (Charles); nieces Kimberly Beauregard, Elizabeth Schmitt, Courtney Sturges, Beth Kennedy, Brenda Melich and Meghan Laue; nephew Scott Larson; and several great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his "step-son" Chad Johnson; cats Bob-Cat and Tom-Cat as well as his special group of people "The Boys" and his favorite girls Crissy, Katie and Karina at Maxx Bar & Grill in Ham Lake who he loved to treat frequently with his wonderful baked goods. Services will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Saturday, February 2 10:30 AM, Assembly Area #2.

Published on January 20, 2019


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