KBTX
By Heather Kovar
Published: Jul. 8, 2023 at 1:46 PM GMT-7

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The City of Bryan has confirmed the passing of 67-year-old David Schmitz. According to social media posts, the City of Bryan says its Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director passed unexpectedly Saturday morning in his home.

Back in November of 2021, KBTX reported on the official announcement when Schmitz was named the new director for the Parks and Recreation Department in November. He had served as interim director since July. Schmitz retired from the City of College Station in 2020 after serving as their Director of Parks and Recreation for nine years. Schmitz also previously retired from the City of Bryan in 2008 after serving as the Parks and Recreation Director since 1999.

The City of Bryan says they ask the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time.

The City of Bryan family is saddened to confirm the passing of our beloved Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director, David Schmitz, 67, who passed unexpectedly this morning at his home.

At this time, we ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/YaUr3HuASZ

— City of Bryan (@CityofBryan) July 8, 2023