Bernie T. Schmitter, 81, of Lafayette, died at 1:20 p.m. Aug. 28, 2002, in Rosewalk Village, Lafayette. Born Oct. 20, 1920, in Delphi, he graduated from Delphi High School in 1938. He moved to Lafayette in 1965. He married Dorothy L. Dock on Feb. 14, 1942, in Delphi, and she survives. Mr. Schmitter worked at General Foods as a machinist for 18 years, retiring in 1988. He farmed for 20 years. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Lafayette. He enjoyed traveling. Two grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, one sister, and one brother.

Delphi Carroll County Comet September 4, 2002