Robert Schwarz Obituary

Robert L. Schwarz
Robert L. Schwarz, 93 years, formerly of Catasauqua and Allentown, died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Luther Crest in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Helen (McKeever) Schwarz. Born in Catasauqua, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Leickel) Schwarz. Robert was a graduate of Catasauqua High School and Duke University (Durham, NC), where he was one of the first students at the Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort, NC. Robert was a WWII veteran having served as a medic in the Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he worked at Lederle Laboratories before establishing his own medical supply company in Easton, PA. At the age of 58 he changed careers: became an investment advisor and held positions at various firms - most recently Janney Montgomery Scott of Allentown, where he worked until September, 2013. Robert was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. He enjoyed music, words, swimming, and cycling. He was a passionate supporter of Duke University basketball, travelling as far as Hawaii, Alaska, and China to attend games with his wife Helen. Survivors: Surviving are daughters, Gretchen Schwarz and Holly Schwarz Dykes; five grandchildren, Simon, Ethan, Lindsay, Laura and Nathan and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother George Gordon Schwarz. Services: A memorial service will be held Monday, December 2 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, Cedar Crest Boulevard and Tilghman St. There will be a calling hour in the church from 10 until 11 a.m., Monday. Arrangements by the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., of Catasauqua. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Please make memorial donations to First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Schwarz

8 Entries

George Young

December 1, 2019

Bob and Helen were very good friends. I was a relative of Helen's and Bob was a great Masonic Brother. They both helped us with our young family.

December 23, 2013

uncle bob was true christian man i will miss him greatly . but i know that he is heaven with jesus christ
phil schwartz leesburg , fl

Carol Williams Lyons

December 5, 2013

Holly,
I am sorry to read of your parents' I have such fond memories of your Mom and Dad at the First Presbyterian Church. Whenever I would be home visiting, I would get to see them on Sunday mornings at church. After the sermons, we'd discuss those Blue Devils. I think your Dad was one of the first Dukies I ever met and certainly one of the most loyal. If there is a Duke heaven, your parents have seats right behind the bench! I know you were blessed with a lifetime of wonderful memories. May those memories now give you comfort.

Colleen and Terry German

December 4, 2013

Holly and Gretchen and families,
We were away & just learned of Bob's passing.We will always remember the Duke basketball games we attended with the Nemeths and your Mom & Dad...
especially the 6 of us sleeping in 1 room in Durham. Bob's great sense of humor was the best. Our sympathy on the loss of a truly special man.

December 4, 2013

Good day Gretchen and Holly,

I would like to offer our condolences to both of you and your families.
Your dad was a 50 Year member of our Masonic Lodge in Catasauqua. We remember back when we were active members at the Presbyterian Church in Catasauqua. Our prayers are with you.

George and Carol Young

William and Chrysa Collins

December 3, 2013

Dear Gretchen and Holly,
We will always remember the good times we had with your Dad and Mother especially when we attended the Penn State Bowl game in Florida and your mother assurred Chrsya that she was pregnant and in reallity she was . They are now together again and cherish the memories. Our deepest
sympathies and condolences, may their memories be eternal.
Love,
Chrysa and Bill

Pete Schwartz

November 29, 2013

Bob was my Dad's only brother and he was my favorite Uncle. He had a greater hand in molding my personality than my own father later in life.
I spoke to him every 2-3 week for years and will miss him greatly. He was a joy to be with an that was the feeling from everybody he met.

Dale & Jean Heffelfinger

November 28, 2013

Bob was a fine man who had a long and fulfilling life. He and my father were high school classmates. Bob and my father both were members of "America's Greatest Generation". Both served as medics in WWII and carried heavy war time memories. Our condolences are extended to Holly, Gretchen, and the extended family. Rest in Peace Bob.

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