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John L. Schwartz
1950 - 2025
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John completed an apprenticeship and worked as a pressman for the Janesville Gazette from 1968 to 1988. After leaving the newspaper business, he became co-owner of Rock County Lawn and Power from 1988 to 1991. From 1991 until 2005, he proudly took on the role of a full-time father, a job he considered the most important of his life.
John was a lifelong supporter of youth sports. He spent many years coaching Little League before going on to help found Janesville Youth Football (JYF), believing deeply in the power of sports to shape young lives. He was very committed to his role, and took great pride in the work he did with JYF.
In his younger days, he enjoyed playing softball for Leo's. He loved bowling, golfing, music, taking yearly fishing trips, and cheering on his favorite baseball team; Go Cubs! He cherished the time spent sitting on his boat with a fishing pole in the water and a Diet Sundrop in hand at his favorite lake, Tenderfoot. Woodworking & carpentry were his lifelong passions, and one of his proudest accomplishments was building a bar named Spirits with his friend Jeff Hassinger, based on plans they sketched out on a bar napkin. He was always there for his friends to lend a helping hand in anything they were currently working on. John will be especially remembered for his humor, his unmatched ability to give everyone he knew a nickname, and his unwavering love for his family and community.
John is survived by his wife, Cynthia; children: Melissa Schwartz, Megan Deremer, and Kyle (Amanda) Schwartz; grandchildren, Maddux John Deremer and Macauley John Schwartz; siblings: Dianne (Rowland) Davis, Robert Schwartz, and Randy Schwartz; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and many close friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 2025 at SCHNEIDER LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS is assisting the family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
A special thankyou to the staff at Mercy Manor, Mercy Hospice, and Mercy Health for their help and support.
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