Anthony J. Schmitt, 87, of Haubstadt, passed away March 8, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Born Aug. 10, 1923 in Evansville, he was the son of Adam and Tillie (Elpers) Schmitt.

Survivors include his wife, Magdalen (Hoefling) Schmitt of Haubstadt; seven children Donna Hayden of Carmel, Dr. Randy Schmitt of Evansville, Annette Bean of Bloomington, Karen Newmaster of Elberfeld, Elaine Rexing of Haubstadt, Brian Schmitt of Haubstadt, Krista Gick of Fort Branch; two sisters, Mary Jane Tenbarge of Haubstadt, Rosalee Scheller of Poseyville; 26 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Doris Schmitt; and two brothers, Frederick and Ivan Schmitt.

A mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, and again from 8 a.m. until the service hour Saturday at the church.