Ensign Matthew Alan Schmitmeyer's Obituary
Matthew was born on August 5, 1991, in Dallas, TX and left this earth to find peace with our Lord on December 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Renner. He is survived by his loving parents, Mark and Vicki Schmitmeyer; grandparents, Donald and Marilyn Schmitmeyer (Minster, OH) and Cecil Renner (Greeneville, TN); uncles and aunts, Doug and Karen Schmitmeyer (Minster, OH); Bruce and Barb Schmitmeyer (Minster, OH); Jill and Mike Albers (Minster, OH) and Earl Renner, along with many loving cousins and friends. Matthew had a very full life, which touched many people with his short time on this earth. He attended St. Mark’s School of Texas beginning in 2nd grade and graduated in May 2010. Matthew excelled in academics, arts and sports during his years at St. Mark’s. He was a true Marksman with the desire to help his community whenever possible. He was involved in every Habitat for Humanity build during his high school years. Matthew enjoyed playing both the violin and piano during his time at school. He competed in Volleyball beginning in 5th grade thru his senior year. He was a Varsity Starter in his Junior and Senior years and was extremely happy when the team won the SPC Championship his senior year. Baseball was Matthew’s passion! He began this journey in 1997 playing T-Ball. While he was with the St. Mark’s Pirates, they won the 2001 10U SVAA Championship. He thoroughly enjoyed this with his 3rd grade St. Mark’s teammates. He began playing select baseball with the Dallas Mustangs at the age of 12. The second year together the team came together and won the 2004 USSS 13U Texas State Championship, and ended up placing 6th in the nation. Matthew played for St. Mark’s baseball team starting his 7th grade year thru his senior year in high school. He was a 3 year starter on Varsity and during his junior year the team won the SPC Championship for St. Mark’s and their coach Tom Adams. Matthew was also named to the All SPC team that junior year. He was named Co-Captain his senior year. Matthew is a May 2014 graduate of the University of Southern California – Viterbi School of Engineering with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The idea of service continued in college when he was accepted into the Trojan Knights, a service organization at USC. The Trojan Knights are founded on the principles of Brotherhood – which is very prevalent from the true friends he made during his time with the Trojan Knights. Philanthropy-again a core principle of Matthew’s life, to help others. Lastly – Spirit – Matthew enjoyed cheering on his USC Trojan football team. Matthew started his career to serve our country in the Navy during his senior year at USC when he was accepted into the Navy NUPOC Program to become a Submarine Warfare Office and concentrate on nuclear engineering. Upon completion of Officer Candidate School this summer, he was commissioned as an Ensign on August 29, 2014. He was currently stationed in Charleston, SC and attending Power School. Matthew was a diehard fan of the Texas Rangers, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and his USC Trojan Alma Mater! He enjoyed golf, hiking, listening to all types of music, and was beginning to run 5k events. He was currently training for a half-marathon later this month. To honor the memory of Matthew, in lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to one of the following charities: – www.smtexas.org/makeagift – www.viterbi.usc.edu/givetoviterbi – www.woundedwarriorregiment.org The visitation for Matthew will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 6:00-8:00 PM, with praying of the Rosary at 7:00 PM, at Restland Funeral Home. A Celebration of Matthew’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015, 5:30-6:30 PM, in the chapel at St. Mark’s School of Texas, located at 10600 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230. A reception will follow in Nearburg Hall. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243
What’s your fondest memory of Ensign?
What’s a lesson you learned from Ensign?
Share a story where Ensign's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Ensign you’ll never forget.
How did Ensign make you smile?