Joseph L. Schmitz, Sr., age 88 passed away August 17, 2011 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Pearl. Dear father of Joseph Sue Schmitz, Pearl Geer, Elaine Schmitz and Joyce Alfonso. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Andy Schmitz, Jack Schmitz, Margaret Gola and Rose Chodyniecki. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica. Visitation 2:00 - 9:00 pm Sunday. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com