Jack Q. Schmitt, 35 of Marshfield died the afternoon of January 7th 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center with his family at his side following a battle with cancer.

A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held from 12:30 to 3pm Saturday, January 17th at Chili Corners.

Jack was born December 16, 1990 in Marshfield to James and Shirley (Geldernick) Schmitt. He attended local schools, graduating from Marshfield Senior High in 2009. While in high school he was active in the football program and was invited to help represent Wisconsin at a football match in Australia while he was a student. Following his education he found work as a machine operator at Forte, recently celebrating 10 years there. Jack enjoyed the creature comforts of home, his cats, and especially his dearest Liz. He was an avid reader and was also known to patronize Buffalo Wild Wings.

Jack is survived by his mother Shirley Schmitt of Chili, brother Cody Schmitt of Marshfield, and his partner Liz Korpal at home. He is also survived by his cats Zenny and Chuck, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father James Schmitt in 2016; uncles Jeff Schmitt and Dick Geldernick; and grandparents Jim & Shirley Schmitt, and Tuffy & Darleen Geldernick