Leonard “Alan” Schmitt, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Alan was born in Eads, Colorado on June 8, 1938, to Marjorie Genevieve (Howell) and Leonard Alexander Schmitt.

Survivors include two sons: Leonard Alan Schmitt Jr. (Kay), of Salina; Brian Schmitt (Joane), of Gypsum; grandchildren: Jessica Bender (David), of Gardner, Angela Dixon (Colby), of Gardner, Carolyn Schmitt (Ross Siebe), of Manhattan, Michael Pope (Shannon), of Maize, Joseph Pope (Krystin), of Salina; and brother-in-laws: Duane Weed of Wisconsin, and Richard Olson, of Tonganoxie.

He is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Samara Bender, Reed Bender, Teagan Pope, Hudson Pope, and Kinsley Pope; and numerous other family members who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen; son, Dennis Schmitt; and siblings, Rosemary Stoker, Lewis Schmitt, and Nancy Olson.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 6th at Carlson – Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas.

The family requests donations be made to Bill Fekas Family Christmas Dinner, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

To send online condolences to the family, visit the funeral home website at www.carlsonfh.net or the Facebook page.