Charles Schwartz Obituary

Charles Franklin Schwartz, 89, of Hernando, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Hospice of Citrus County, Inverness. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Oct. 30, 1923, to the late Leroy John and Martha Louise (Keltz) Schwartz. Charles was a Presbyterian by faith, and arrived in this area in 2001, coming from Canton, N.Y. He was a Presbyterian minister for 12 years, a teacher and coach for 19 years and held a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force and a World War II veteran.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Margaret Schwartz. Other survivors include one son, Paul T. (Karen) Schwartz of Marietta, N.Y.; two daughters, Jane D. Schwartz of Sequim, Wash., and Suzanne M. Schwartz of Ithaca, N.Y. He was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Main.
A celebration of life memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Inverness. Arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory in Inverness, Fla.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Jan. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Schwartz

12 Entries

Rob Licht

January 16, 2013

My condolences to the whole Family.
Chuck was a great coach- a classic coach, right up there with Bill Bowerman. By letting each of us be ourselves and putting love of the sport of running ahead of ego he allowed us to excel as individuals and ultimately as a team. We looked like a ragtag bunch of kids until the starting gun went off- then it was all business. Under his coaching, we won and had fun every step of the way. In every way he celebrated the human spirit. May his spirit live on.

Lynn van Leer

January 14, 2013

Paul, Your Dad was a great man who I will always remember with much respect, appreciation and fondness. Lynn van Leer

Lynn van Leer

January 14, 2013

My thoughts are with you Paul. He was a great man who I will always remember with respect & much fondness. :)

Tim Mason

January 14, 2013

To this day, every time I drive around T-burg, I remember our "measured mile" competitions on Falls Road, the repetitions of running up & down that steep hill on Cayuga St. over & over & over. He coached me in both X-C & Track - on very successful teams, back when TCS had no track, only a cowpath around the football field and all of our track competitions were away meets. I will remember Chuck Schwartz for his motivation, humor, energy, and kindnesses to the athletes of TCS, encouraging every member of the team to 'go the distance', no matter their speed or ability. If you went out for the team, you were an important part of the team. I recall that I travelled on a few Canadian Ski Marathons with him as well. Peace, Tim

Tim Mason

January 14, 2013

To this day, every time I drive around T-burg, I remember our "measured mile" competitions on Falls Road, the repetitions of running up & down that steep hill on Cayuga St. over & over & over. He coached me in both X-C & Track - on very successful teams, back when TCS had no track, only a cowpath around the football field and all of our track competitions were away meets. I will remember Chuck Schwartz for his motivation, humor, and kindnesses to the athletes of TCS, encouraging every member of the team to 'go the distance', no matter their speed or ability. If you went out for the team, you were an important part of the team. I recall that I travelled on a few Canadian Ski Marathons with him as well.

Scott Andrew

January 14, 2013

Susie - I was sorry to hear the news about your Dad. He was a good man and I have fond memories of him. He was important in my life as he married my parents and baptized me way back when.

dilmeran dunham

January 13, 2013

Susan,

I was away, i just found of your dad's passing,I am very sorry.
Affectionately,
dilmeran.

Kevin Ghiloni

January 13, 2013

Paul...I posted this on Steve VanVolkinburg's FB Page as that was how I learned of your Father's passing. So sorry for you and yours loss. "Coach Schwartz was a calming influence in my life while on his teams at TCS; I remember being in his Blue Jeep CJ7 with Paul his son as he spoke encouraging words of not to give up. My condolences to all, as the human race has lost a kindred soul who left a positive impression on all who crossed his path. I might try to make his service here in Florida. RIP Coach Schwartz."

Ross Haarstad

January 13, 2013

Suzanne, sorry to hear of your father's passing. My love to you and Mary.

Charlie Joseph

January 12, 2013

Paul,
I was saddened to hear the news about your Dad. I remember him as a man of great principles, passion and values. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Don Head

January 12, 2013

MR.Schwartz was my 5th grade teacher at Enfield elementary school. MR.Schwartz had the largest impact on my life of all my teachers.What a great man he was.

George Richardson

January 12, 2013

Paul and Family, very sorry to hear of your loss.

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