John P. Schmitt, 65, of Lenexa, KS, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. John was born May 31,1954, in Dubuque, IA the son of Roger and Elizabeth. On June 8, 1974 John married Melody in Pittsburg, KS. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, KS and was employed by Burns & McDonnell as a Senior Designer. John lived in Winfield, KS from 1978 to 2005 and Ponca City, OK from 2005-2014 before moving to Lenexa, KS in 2014. He is survived by his wife Melody, two children Kevin (Jennifer) Schmitt, Benicia, CA, Lindsey (Chris) Reynolds, Olathe, KS, six grandchildren, who adored their Papa, Cameron, Maddison, Lauren, Adrianne, Caden, Logan, four siblings Steve Schmitt, Jean Kirby, Mary Leigh, Janet Schmitt, a sister-in-law Lisa Reep and many extended family. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 3rd at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615 W. 92nd Lenexa, KS 66215. A Rosary will be prayed at 4:45 PM July 2nd followed by a visitation until 7:00 PM at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia St. Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Trinity Catholic School in Lenexa, KS.