Mr. Schmaus, son of the late Lamar and Marguerite Schmaus, was raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mansfield University, and taught music at the elementary and high school levels for over 40 years in New Jersey public schools. He was a longtime band and music teacher at Livingston Public Schools.

Mr. Schmaus is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Schmaus. He is survived by his son, Anthony J. Schmaus, and his wife, Jessica; his daughter, Krista Daigle, and her husband Brandon; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Friday, March 17 at Crouse Funeral Home in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, https://mhopus.org.