Ronald Norman Schmitz

Ronald Norman “Ron” Schmitz, age 70, of St. Augustine, passed away on November 16, 2018. Born and raised in Johnsburg, Wisconsin, Ron graduated from St. Mary’s Spring Academy in 1966 and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his degree in accounting. In 1968, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Andrew in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin. He began his accounting career in Milwaukee working for Haskins and Sells CPAs (now Deloitte & Touche) and earned his CPA certification. For many years he served as Vice President and CFO of Towne Realty in Milwaukee. His work moved the family to St. Augustine in 1988. He later created Ron Schmitz Development Group and took on several consulting projects for new developments. He enjoyed the challenge of staying up on the latest trends in politics and finance. Ron was a big University of Wisconsin Badger fan and Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed getting out on the golf course as often as possible. He was a longtime member of Cathedral Parish and sang in the choir at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. He was a cherished husband to Mary Ann for 50 years, a wonderful father to his children, and a very devoted grandfather. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Schmitz of St Augustine, daughter, Jennifer Daugherty and her husband Jonathan of Jacksonville, FL; son, Jonathan Schmitz and his wife Vanessa of Ft. Mill, S.C.; sisters, Marilyn Krueger (Gordy) of Fond du lac, WI., Sharon Birkhauser (John) of Lake Forest, IL., Sandy Scudella (Gerry) of Fond du lac, WI.; a brother, Michael Schmitz (June Ann) of San Antonio, Tx.; grandchildren, Morgan Schmitz, Taylor Schmitz, and Annemarie Daugherty. A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with Father Tim Lindenfelser and Father Joseph Kuhlman con-celebrating. A visitation beginning at 10:00 am will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider having a mass said in his memory, or make donations in Ron’s memory to: St. Anastasia Catholic Church Music Ministry, Attn: Peter Morin, 5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080. St. Johns Family Funeral Home in is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Norman Schmitz

November 4, 1948 - November 16, 2018