Joseph W. Schmitt ’55

Only recently did the class receive word of Joe's death Aug. 18, 2006, in Glen Ellyn, Ill., his home these past 36 years.

Joe was born in White Plains, N.Y., and came to us from the DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls, N.Y. At Princeton he majored in electrical engineering, was active in WPRU, and was a member of Prospect. Senior year he roomed in North West College with Bill Gregory, Bob Coerver, George Bashore, Fred Neuman, and Ed Orshan.

After service in the Army, Joe earned an MBA from Harvard, worked for several companies in management positions, and then became an independent consultant. His specialty was designing and installing unique business systems for manufacturers, banks, and hospitals. He was an active member of several related trade associations.

Joe was keenly interested in science, math, classical music, his church, world affairs, and especially his dear family. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 45 years; two sons and their wives; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by another son, Doug.

Joe is greatly missed by his family and many friends. To all of them, the class extends deepest sympathy.