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Harland Schwartz Obituary
Harland W. Schwartz, age 83 of Brillion, died on Sunday August 20, 2017 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on June 18, 1934 on the home farm, son of the late Wilmer and Nora (Persohn) Schwartz. He married Shirley Rusch on December 26, 1956 in Rantoul. His early years of education were at the Maple Grove School and he graduated from Brillion High School in 1952. Harland served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a dairy farmer and worked for Midwest Breeders. In 1971 he attended the School of Auctioneering in Iowa and worked for Equity Livestock Sales as an auctioneer for 35 years. Harland loved to play cards and had a passion for anything related to horses, horse shows, pulls, trail rides and fairs. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed participating in and watching his children, grandchildren and great grand children. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brillion, the Becker, Bloedorn, Jensen American Legion Post #126 of Brillion, and the Wisconsin Horse Pullers Assoc. Survivors include his wife Shirley, his children, Dave (Shann) Schwartz of Manitowoc, Pamela Jepson of Rockland WI, Brenda (Doug) Moxley of Brillion, Michael Schwartz of Brillion, his grandchildren, Bryce Fischer, Bret Fischer, Kelly Schwartz, Jesse Jepson, Broedy Jepson, Mikaela Jepson, David Moxley, Andrew (Jamie) Moxley, Kylie Moxley, Tristen Jacobs, Quenten Schwartz, Dylan Schwartz and Austin Schwartz, 16 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Jeff Jepson, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Evelyn (Haberland) Rusch, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack (Dorothy) Voigt. Funeral service will he held on Thursday, August 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 204 Horn St. Brillion. The Rev. Dale Eggert will officiate. Burial will be in the Brillion Town Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church on Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com
The family wishes to thank the staff of Atrium Post Acute Care in Chilton and Garrow Villa in Brillion for the care and compassion shown to Harland and his family. Also, thanks to Pastor Dale Eggert for all his prayers and visits.
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Leann Buboltz
August 26, 2017
Sending our prayers and sympathies during this difficult time. I got to know Harland in the late years and enjoyed his life stories. God Bless.
Kevin Winkler
August 26, 2017
So, many wonderful distant memories of Harland. He was a super guy!
Deepest sympathies to Shirley, and family...
Chris Moede
August 25, 2017
Shirley,
you have my sympathy on the death of your husband. May God give you peace and may you find solace in your memories.
Jim&Judi Savage
August 24, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ted and Brigitte Petrie
August 24, 2017
Our sympathies go out to the Schwartz family. As a kid in the Calumet County Riding Club, I always found Harland a little intimidating. As a young adult it turned to respect. Later it turned to appreciation for the things he did when I was a kid. Always remember when Mom would make sure she cleaned the top of the refrigerator if Harland was coming to a party. Rest in peace.
August 24, 2017
Shirley and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan Petrie
Bob and Jeri Gossett
August 23, 2017
You are in our thoughts and we lift our prayers for you, Shirley, and all your family. May wonderful memories, friends and family, and our Lord uplift you now and in the days ahead.
Delores wordell
August 23, 2017
Shirley, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Colette Warren
August 23, 2017
Our sincere condolences to you Shirley and your family. We will always have fond memories of Harland. Thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless.
Jack Lewis
August 23, 2017
Shirley so sorry to hear of Harlon's passing. My prayers go out to you.
Mel Kiekhaefer
August 23, 2017
Shirley
Please accept my sympathy in the loss of Harland. I haven't seen Harland for many years, but have fond memories of playing basketball with him for the Reedsville city team back in the sixties. Rest n peace my friend.
Mel Kiekhaefer
Neenah
Don & Jo Lynn Damitz
August 23, 2017
As we travel to the Minn State Fair, we will remember all of the fun we enjoyed with Harland, Shirley and family. It was an honor to part of your life.
Sandie Brick
August 23, 2017
Lots of good memories of Harland at the county fair. Thoughts are with your family at this time.
Chris Loose
August 22, 2017
My sympathies to the Schwartz family
I will always remember our parents playing cards and us kids playing games at your house when we were little. Your Dad always made us laugh when he used his auctioneer speak.
Loving thoughts are with you all.✝
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