William G. Schmitt, 98, of Cato, passed away peacefully Monday, July 28, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Syracuse, January 01, 1927, son of the late John Schmitt and Margaret Weber Schmitt. He served in the US Army from 1945-46 and worked as a forger for Crucible Steel in Syracuse for almost 40 years, retiring in 1987, and also worked his farm. He was a member of the LaBuff-Cole American Legion post 911.

He is predeceased by his wife, Winona Halstead Schmitt. daughter, Karen Blake (2007), son Stephen Schmitt (2014), and son in law, Keith Titus.

Survived by his children, David (Marilyn) Schmitt of Cato, and Debbie Titus of Cato, Roxanne (Dennis) Rogers of Cato, Janet (David) Quinn of Cato, Bruce (Christine) Schmitt of Cato, James (Jackie) Schmitt of Cato, Heidi (Jody) Dennison of Cato, sister, Doris Murphy of Baldwinsville,  son in law, Peter Blake of Cato, daughter in law, Rebecca Schmitt,  several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren , as well as several nieces and nephews.

A calling hour will take place Friday, 10:00-11:00 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cato, with a funeral service at 11:00, burial to follow at Cato Union Hill Cemetery. For those wishing to make contributions in his name they may do so to CIMVAC, 2496 W. Main St., Cato, NY 13033, or the St. Patrick's Church, (checks to Our Lady of The Snow) 2576 Mechanic St., Cato, NY 13033. Arrangements are in care of the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato.
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