SCHMITZ, Julie A. (Nee O'Brien), beloved wife of Steve Schmitz for 39 years. Loving mother of Alex (Rachel) Schmitz and the late Jon Schmitz. Devoted grandmother of Eli and Zoe Schmitz. Dear sister of Shawn (Amy) O'Brien, Debbie (Jos) Van Gils, Barb (Chris Udry) O'Brien, Phil (Mary) O'Brien, Patti (Tim) Hafner and Peggy (Paul) Behm. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 59 years of age. Visitation at MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Rd., on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 4366 Bridgetown Road., on Friday at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or think of Julie and do something special for a friend or stranger, visit the Cincinnati Zoo, a museum or park, buy and fill a bird feeder, take a friend and bet the ponies at the race track or hike your favorite trail. www.bjmeyer.com