James Eugene Schmitt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Eugene Schmitt of Bemidji, Minnesota, who passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Eugene Schmitt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Schmitt and Teresa Schmitt (Skeffington); his grandparents, Leo, Anna Skeffington, Nicolas and Susan Schmitt; his in-laws, Ted and Ardella Zyllo; and his brothers-in-law, David Zyllo, Matthew Schummer (Matty) and Robert Moos (Bob).
He is survived by: his children-in-law, Shani and Matt; his grandchildren, Nate and Esme; his wife Susan Kay Zyllo of Guthrie, MN.; his son John Schmitt (Shani); his grandchild Emilee of Guthrie, MN.; his daughter Brenda Henriksen (Matt); his grandchild Arden of Bemidji, MN.; his sisters, Susan Moos of Anoka, MN and Anne Schummer of Guthrie, MN.; and his sisters-in-law, Sandy Smith (Buster) of Bemidji, MN and Janie Zyllo of Bemidji, MN.
