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Charles Schwartz Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Charles W. Schwartz Sr., 89, of Evansville, Indiana passed away at 10:55 pm, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home.
Charles was born June 15, 1927 in Spottsville, Kentucky, the son of William A. and Lora Mae (Snodgrass) Schwartz. He proudly served our country in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean Conflict. Charles worked for Bucyrus Erie as a certified welder for 26 years and for Hallenberger Truck Equipment as a mechanic supervisor for many years. After retirement, Charles was self-employed doing lawn care until he was 87. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. Charles also enjoyed playing cards, was a Golden Gloves contender, and dearly loved his family.
He is survived by his children; Lora "Penny" Schwartz of Evansville, Dianna Schwartz of Evansville, Charles "Chip" Schwartz, Jr. of Evansville, and Chip Schroeder (Amy) of St. Louis, MO; earthly daughter, Susan Walter of Evansville, and fiance' Carolyn Pfaffmann of Boynton Beach, Florida; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 8 great great-grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 30 years, Jan; son, Michael Schwartz; sisters, Georgia McCormick, and Mary Woodrow; brothers, Joseph, and Jimmy Schwartz.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be held at 11 am, Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Nativity Catholic Church, 3635 Pollack Ave, Evansville, with Father Henry Kuykendall officiating. Burial will be Private at St Peter's Cemetery in Stanley, Ky. Friends may visit from 5 pm until 8 pm, Friday, July 29, 2016 at Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Club will perform full military rites at 5:30 pm and a Rosary Service will be held at 7 pm.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 323 Metro Avenue, Evansville, IN 7715 or Evansville Blind Association, P.O. Box 6445, Evansville, Indiana 47719.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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Dianne (Grotius) Berry
September 19, 2016
I'm so sorry. Such a likeable guy.
Was just recalling a few days ago a birthday party for Dianna being held in the late 70's when he smoked hundreds of chicken legs...the way they should be done. It inspired my barbeque technique to this very day!
May God comfort the family~
Milton Campbell
July 31, 2016
When a loved one passes, it is always very difficult for family members. Sorry for your loss. At this time, the best friend that a bereaved family can have is our Heavenly Father, God. He invites you throw all your burdens on him, and he will sustain you in this time of grief. May you find comfort through prayer to him. God is the hearer of prayer. (Psalms 55:22; 65:2).
Bill & Barbara Griscom
July 28, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over and keep you safe.
Gisela Bruner
July 28, 2016
My prayers are with the family .. He will be missed...
Rita Kuebrich
July 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
David Schwrtz
July 28, 2016
You will be greatly missed.I am glad for the times we talked and shared about the Schwartz family.
Sherry Brown
July 28, 2016
RIP Uncle Charles you were a very special person made everybody laugh when you told jokes
Kahri jackson
July 28, 2016
I loved him, he loved me always made me feel like family! Charlie (aka; Papi, Big Daddy, Papa Smurf) lived life at it's fullest, never ever meeting a stranger and shared his passion for life and love with us all! The memories of him serenading us with his love songs, taking our money at Tonk, his collection of dapper golf hats, his ode to Michael Jackson's moonwalk (ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE he'd go) and his constant favorite saying of "Aren't we having fun, don't we always have fun" will be etched in our hearts forever!!! Thank You God, for allowing us to be showered in his love, light and spirit, Amen!
July 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Family.
Kim Phillips
JULIE SOLOMON
July 27, 2016
Deepest sympathy to all the Schwartz family. He sure sounds like quite a Dad & all around good citizen. Very sorry for your loss.
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