Peter Schwartz

1949 - 2022

Peter Schwartz of Geneva, IL, passed away at home on January 19, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a brave fight against cancer. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, Peter is survived by his wife, Jill, of 28 years, his children, Evan (Rebekah) Schwartz, Stamford, CT; Sonia (Aaron) Rubens, Chicago, IL; Jaclyn Schwartz, Park City, UT and Adam Schwartz, Geneva, IL; his grandchildren, Maya and Luca Rubens, Chicago, IL, and his sister, Eileen (Brian) Cohen, Los Angeles, CA. Peter was born in Indio, CA to Nicholas and Erika Schwartz on October 23, 1949. He grew up in Corona, CA where he enjoyed playing tennis, riding horses, hiking through orange groves, playing music in an award-winning jazz band, serving on student council, and spending time with family and friends. He received his B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton, and then began a long career in association management at NHFA, ASA, NAA, and the Homebuilders Association of Greater Chicago before purchasing Streng Agency in St. Charles, IL. Peter moved to Chicago in 1979 and also spent time living in Alexandria, VA, and Princeton, NJ, before settling in Geneva, IL. Peter had an infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. He had an affinity for history and a love of sailing, fishing, listening to music, travel, and golf. He was a brilliant writer and speaker. Peter had a penchant for style and delighted in the details. Most of all, he adored his family. He was the patriarch of our family and will be missed dearly by family and friends. Services will be held at Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 West 5th Ave, Naperville, IL, at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 23, with interment at Naperville Cemetery, 705 S. Washington Street, Naperville. Service will be on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84761677138 Meeting ID: 847 6167 7138 Passcode: Beth5782. Arrangements by Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-355-0624. https://www.beidelmankunschfh.com