Mark James Schmitt, 64, passed away July 12, 2025, surrounded by his family at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kan. He was born on July 7, 1961, in Great Bend, to Vernon and Dorothy (Wagner) Schmitt. 

Survivors include his wife, Laura Schmitt; son, Robert Schmitt; three daughters, Chasity Navarro, Danielle McNutt, and Terra DeCarolis; eight grandchildren; and numerous other loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Solid Word Ministries of Kansas, in Great Bend, with Pastor Mark Williams presiding. A time of fellowship will directly follow. The family highly suggests that overalls be worn to the celebration. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the Mark Schmitt Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. A full obituary is available at www.bryantfh.net. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 9, 2025