PETER WILLIAM SCHWARTZ

October 23, 1949 - January 19, 2022 Peter Schwartz of Geneva, IL, passed away 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 where he was president of AEPi fraternity, and then began a long career in association management at NHFA, ASA, NAA, and 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 a penchant for style and delighted in the details. Peter had an affinity for history and a love of sailing, fishing, listening to music, travel, and golf. Refined and resourceful, he was a brilliant writer and speaker and gave insightful, wise counsel on most every subject. Peter was gentle yet strong and sure. Most of all, he adored his family as much as they adored him. He was our patriarch and will be missed dearly by family, friends and associates.

Services were held at Congregation Beth Shalom, Naperville, IL, on Sunday, January 23rd. Donations can be sent to: Fox Valley Special Recreation Foundation, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506. 630-907-1114