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A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held in the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio Street, on Tuesday, August 31st, at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Kelly Nieman-Anderson officiating. Visitation will be in the church on that Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Donald Dean Schwartz, 82, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, Wisconsin. He was born on July 4th, 1939 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Leslie and Lydia (Usinger) Schwartz.
Don grew up in Kenosha on his family’s dairy farm, He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha in 1957. After high school he worked in construction, helping build Kenosha County’s section of Interstate 94 along with assisting the family with all aspects of the farm’s operations. Don hired on with American Motors in Kenosha in August 1958, ending his career there December 31, 2001 after numerous promotions and positions within the plant. Not one to shun work, Don also drove a taxi, worked at a local gas station, a local tree-trimming service, and performed odd jobs throughout the community.
Don married Mary Jill Young in October 1980 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Metropolis, Illinois. They were happily married for 40 years. Don was a member of United Auto Workers Local 72 and was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Racine, Wisconsin. He enjoyed showing his German Short-Haired Pointers and received several awards doing what he loved in the field.
Don is survived by his spouse Jill, of Racine, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Lydia.
The family would like to thank Oak Ridge Care Center and Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care for their kindness and compassion during Don’s illness
Jeff and phyllis hansche says
Prayers for the family and sorry for your loss
Teresa & Nate says
Don was an amazing guy!He always put others before him and always had a helping hand. Don will be greatly missed!
Donna Rintelmann says
Jill, I am so sorry to hear about Don. He was a very kind and nice man. I only met him a few times, but he was always nice to me. The last time I saw him was in the parking lot of ECU with the dogs. He seemed to like those dogs so much—-even though they weren’t Pointers. Please know that I will be praying for you. If you need anything, call me, even if it is just to chat. God Bless You.
Carol Swiden says
Don will be missed. Loved those cookies at church!
Melvina Lube says
I have observed your love languages thru the years at church (on tour favorite bench at LCR church and listen to you speaking of how he loved milkshakes that you brought him. To be bonded for those years is outstanding. He often commented on songs that we sang in the choir with a great big smile. Love conquers all and love remains. In the spirit of Gods grace and love. Be Blessed for you have been truly loved. Respectfully Melvina
Kathi Turner (DeGrand) says
I’m sorry for your loss, Mrs. Schwartz. Praying for you.
Dori Rossmann says
Our sympathies to you Jill. Thoughts and prayers.
K Miller says
Condolences to Don’s daughter Cara Swartz Gorr who was our student at Berryville Elementary School and his other 3 children, Brook, Donald and Nadine, his 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He would have enjoyed their love and energy.