Friday, February 13, 2009
Larry J. Schmitz, husband of Ann Brill, Dean of Journalism and Mass Communications, died early yesterday morning at age 64 from complications of lung disease. He received a lung transplant in 1993, and was the longest living recipient of a lung transplant. Brill and Schmitz celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve.
One of Schmitz’ greatest joys in life was his Catholic faith. Before marrying Brill, he served as a Franciscan Capuchin Brother of the Detroit Province for 30 years. After moving to Lawrence, Schmitz worked at the Regional Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling Services as a social worker.
Schmitz believed helping others would improve a person’s life, as well as the lives around them. To honor his memory, Brill will offer an award to a journalism student who shares Schmitz’ desire to better the world.
Schmitz is survived by his wife, three brothers, one sister and his nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made in his name and sent to KU Endowment for the Schmitz Service Journalism Award. A service will be held 10:30 Saturday morning, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 1234 Kentucky St. A reception will follow in the church’s basement.
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