Dr. Joseph Schwartz

1936 - 2016

Schwartz, Dr. Joseph 79 June 19, 1936 April 23, 2016 Dr. Joseph Schwartz was born June 19, 1936, in San Antonio, to Manny and Goldie Schwartz. His family moved to Denver when he was 10. In college, he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Denver and continued his graduate studies at Marquette University Dental School and the University of Washington School of Dentistry Department of Periodontology. For 35 years, Dr. Joe provided periodontics services in his private practice located in Northwest Portland. He was a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. Dr. Joe dedicated himself to teaching dental and hygienist students at Oregon Health Sciences Universitys School of Dentistry. Over the course of 44 years, it is estimated he taught more than 4,300 students. Dr. Joe passed away peacefully Saturday, April 23, 2016, after suffering complications from a heart attack and a massive stroke. He was surrounded by his friends and family. Dr. Joe is survived by his daughters and their families, Renee Biedermann, husband, Alan and son, Jonah; Beth Wachtman, husband, Steven and daughter, Lindsey; loving wife of 54 years, Susan; and extended family. A memorial service for Dr. Joe was held April 26, 2016, at Neveh Shalom Synagogue. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of choice or to OHSU Foundation: www.ohsufoundation.org. When making the gift, designate the School of Dentistry- Graduate Periodontology Program.