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SCHMIDT, Joseph Jack "Smitty" age 85 of Dayton, OH, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Jack was born April 26, 1926 in Brandt, OH, son of the late Cecil and Viola (Grieder) Schmidt. Jack, as he was known, spent most of his life in North Dayton. He attended McGuffey Elementary and Kiser High Schools. As was the case with many young men then, life was interrupted by three years of Naval service in the Pacific Campaign in World War II aboard the destroyer USS Metcalf. In 1946, he returned home to marry Lois Jane Philipps on January 15, 1949. On September 27, 1949, their first child, Michael Jack was born, followed by Sally Ann on May 25, 1953. The family moved from their home in Moraine City to Pinecrest Dr. in the DeWeese / Ridgecrest area. Jack and Lois were very popular in the community, as a result of their family business, Philipps Aquatic Club and Jack's Drive-in, a popular North Dayton family landmark for 45 years. Through this business, they touched thousands and thousands of Dayton families who carry the memories of their summers at "Philipp's Pool" to this day. In addition to his wife, kids, and the family business, Jack was an avid golfer, master woodworker, loved thoroughbred racing, and was very skilled at pocket pool and was an avid card player. Joseph Jack Schmidt's legacy will be his easy going, friendly personality and his smile that touched so many over his 85 wonderful years. Jack is survived by his wife, Lois (Philipps); son, Mike (Donna) Schmidt of Jupiter, FL; daughter, Sally (Ron) Mahrt of Vandalia, OH; 2 grandchildren, Jessica (B.J.) Trach and Jonathan Schmidt; 1 great-granddaughter, Marlo Ada; 2 special granddogs, Pearl Jane and Jack Pot. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to The Friendship Village Health Center, Vitas Hospice, and Good Samaritan Hospital for their professional and loving care of Jack. Services will be private. In honor of Jack's daughter's love of animals, please send contributions to the Guardian Angel Fund @ SICSA, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419, in Jack's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com
