Kevin James Schmitz, 56, died March 20, 2012.
He was born in Monroe, Mich., and lived in Vero Beach for five years, coming from Jackson, Mich.
He worked for H.J. Schmitz and Sons in Michigan; was a self-employed truck owner and driver owning JK Leasing in Saline, Mich., and working with Best Block Co. in Warren, Mich.
He was a member of St. Mary Church, Monroe, Mich.
Survivors include his parents, James G. and Joan T. Schmitz, of Monroe, Mich.; sisters, Marilyn Prucka, of Monroe, Mich., and Nancy Nemec, of Ida, Mich.; and brother, Eric Schmitz, of Amanda, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary M. Schmitz; maternal grandparents, Vallie and Alice Dussia; and paternal grandparents, Harold and Martha Schmitz. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 5480 85th St., Wabasso, FL 32967.
A memorial service will be in Michigan at a later date with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
