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Roy Bernard Schwartzkopf
1933 - 2014
Roy Bernard Schwartzkopf
1933 - 2014
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Roy Schwartzkopf Obituary
He was born in Columbus June 27, 1933, the son of Robert B. and Minnie Scheidt Schwartzkopf. He married Marilyn Kier in Cincinnati March 24, l956. She survives.
He is also survived by son, Robert A. (Sarah Voelz) Schwartzkopf of Columbus; daughter, Susan J. Swartzkopf of Lake Worth, FL; brothers, Lynn (Katrina) Schwartzkopf of North Carolina and Paul (Ann) Schwartzkopf of New Haven, Missouri; grandchildren, Samual D. Schwartzkopf of Bloomington, Mary Marr (Matt) Belcher of Tampa, FL and Hallie Schwartzkopf of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois I. Lohmeyer; brother, George Schwartzkopf.
Mr. Schwartzkopf was a graduate of Purdue University, a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He retired from Cosco as V.P. of Manufacturing after 40 years' service. After retirement he founded Midwest Tube Mill.
He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir for 50 years. He served as chairman of the congregation, Chairman of the Architectural Committee, Board of Elders, Stephen Ministry and St. Peters Foundation. He was active in Jaycees, Junior Achievement, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Columbus Rotary Club. He served in the U.S. Army. Roy truly loved baseball; he played in high school, Columbus Merchants team and on the Army team.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11a.m. Saturday at St Peters Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark R. Tieke officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church. Inurnment will follow in Garland Brook Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Hathaway~Myers Chapel on Pearl Street.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church Foundation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hathaway-myers.com.
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Geynell C Mohr
September 12, 2014
What to say and add for someone so special,but I was also from the CHS class of 1951! Roy was a favorite to all: understanding, happy and friendly,and this obviously continued throughout his life. WE WILL ALL HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF OUR CLASSMATE AND FRIEND, ROY! Marilyn and family , our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bless you all. Geynell
September 10, 2014
Marilyn, our condolences to you and your family. You do not know me; but Roy and I were in the same class at CHS. He was an outstanding young man at that time; and continued on throughout his life; and now his soul is with the Lord. May Christ comfort you as you mourn his passing.
Ellanor (& Harold) Hoeferkamp
Gulf Shores, Alabama
September 10, 2014
A real gentleman, a friend and a classmate of mine. We were both class officers and I enjoyed talking with him at our last reunion. We played baseball together in high school for many years. He will be missed. Don Meyer, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl.
Phil and Carole Woods
September 5, 2014
Have just read about Roy. He was one of the best neighbors Harrison Lake ever had and we were lucky to be one of them. A truly good person. We are sorry for the family's loss.
Phil and Carole Woods
Naples, FL
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Chip Smitson
September 4, 2014
Bob,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know the Smitsons have you, your sister and especially your Mother in our thoughts and prayers.
Chip
September 4, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about Roy's death. Roy was the true definition of integrity and a very good person in every way. I worked for Roy for many years and considered him a friend as well as my supervisor. I have the utmost respect for him and consider it a privilege to have worked for and with him. Given his tremendous faith, I know the Lord has a special place for him.
Respectfully,
Larry Rumph
Martin Coveney
September 4, 2014
Bob and Sarah,
Martie and I are very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very warm and kind person, even when we were being knuckleheads (in our youth).
Martin
September 4, 2014
My first memories of Roy involve baseball. Before he played on the Columbus Merchants he played on a Little League team coached by Gene Dickey. Two of his teammates were My brother Bob Buckner and my future husband Charlie. At that time he was known as Dick. After games the team almost always convened at my home for watermelon. I was a few years younger and looked up to those guys, though I was the foil for much teasing. Then they later played for the Merchants and the watermelon tradition continued. I remember thinking then that Roy , though fun-loving, was very kind. As we all grew older I never changed my opinion of him. A loving and much-loved man. I'm so glad to have known him. My sympathy to Marilyn and the rest of the family. God bless you.
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