fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, on November 18. Born in St. Louis, MO on November 14, 1946. Loving husband of Janet M. Schwarze, with whom he celebrated over 49 years of marriage. Dedicated father of Julie Linihan (Jeff) and Brian Schwarze. Dear grandfather of Mason Linihan and Lilly Linihan. Known as Papa to his grandchildren, he was the son of the late William and Mary Constance Schwarze. Brother of Robert Schwarze (Donna), Mary Constance Schwarze and Daniel Schwarze (Laurie). Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory School, Saint Louis University and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He started practicing medicine in 1973, founded Cardiology Diagnostics, LTD in 1978 and concluded his career in 2022 with BJC HealthCare. Throughout his 49-year career, he received four Educator of the Year awards and was a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Internists, and the American College of Cardiology. He was past president of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Heart Association. In 2003, he received the American Heart Association's Arthur E. Strauss Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2008, he received the Hugh D. McCulloch Award. He consistently went above and beyond to give the greatest care to his patients. Outside of his professional life, he had many hobbies including gardening, collecting trains, cars, coins and stamps, traveling, visiting the family farm in Carlyle, IL and spending quality time with his family. He will be dearly missed within the St. Louis community.

Services: The wake will be held on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 2-5 p.m. at Bopp Chapel at 10610 Manchester Road. The funeral Mass will take place on Monday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church at 230 Santa Maria Drive in Chesterfield. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Chaminade College Preparatory School at 425 South Lindbergh Blvd, 63131 or The American Heart Association at 460 North Lindbergh Blvd, 63141.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 25, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Schwarze

26 Entries

Edward A. Bruns, D.O.

November 17, 2024

I remember when Marty was an internal medicine resident at NOH. Did a good job then and a good physician thereafter. A good legacy.

Katherine and James Shaughnessy

June 4, 2023

We are so saddened to have just learned of Dr Schwarze´s death. He was an amazing doctor who had a tremendous impact on our lives, but he allowed himself to be known as even more than that, as a friend and an advisor. The world was a better place because he was in it. Our sympathy and condolences are extended to his family.

Sandra Haefner

February 15, 2023

Dr. Schwarze was such a great physician. My sympathies to his family. His kindness and years of care for myself, mother and friend will never be forgotten.

Dennis & Sheila Thompson

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Dennis & Sheila Thompson

January 18, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Schwarze´s family. He was a great heart doctor because he had a huge heart. Marty was a kind, gentle and fantastic caregiver. He was as comfortable talking to me about my healthcare as he was talking to me about farming. We shared a love of the land and country. He is missed by all. Now he is with our Heavenly Father and we all have a wonderful new angel in heaven.

Roberta Gerson, DO

January 14, 2023

I am so sorry to read of Dr. Schwarze´s death. I was an OMS III at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in 1984 and an intern in 1986. I always enjoyed being on his service. He always treated us with respect and taught us so much! My condolences to his family.

Kathryn Fastzkie

December 29, 2022

I just found out oh what to say about this wonderful man of a doctor he was he saved my life i have a tumor in my heart that was removed but is coming back he has kept watch over it for years he always called me his star lady this makes me so sad im so sorry for your loss he was such a kind man caring and loved his family very much he will be missed he saved my life he holds a special place in my heart thank you for sharing a caring man kathryn Fastzkie

Jacque and Ken

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Terry L Wilders

December 13, 2022

Sorry for your lost Dr Schwarze was my Dr when I met him at the hospital after my heart attack just a great Dr I will always remember him our birthdays were 3days apart I would tell him he is three days older the me my prayers are with his wife and kids and grandkids

Benny and Mary Slodkowski

December 5, 2022

We absolutely loved Dr. Schwartze. He was the best!
We just saw him 2 weeks ago. He was excited about his retirement. He will be so very missed by anyone who knew him. Our deepest Sympathy to his family!

Dr. Juan Garcia and Jane Cridland (Garcia)

December 5, 2022

He was an unfailingly kind. He was a marvelous doctor and colleague but I think of him first and foremost as an exemplary human being. Rest in glory, sir.

Juan Garcia, MD and Jane Cridland (Garcia)

Jeffrey L Dryden DO

December 2, 2022

So sorry. Marty was a good man and exceptional physician.

Edward A. Bruns, D.O.

December 2, 2022

Janet sorry to hear about Marty. Sad to lose my friends and former IM residents. Death comes to us all but comfort in my faith in God strengthens me. May you also find comfort and strength in Him.
Dr. Ed Bruns

Ruth Murdock

November 29, 2022

Janet and family, I was so sorry to hear of Marty´s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Cousin, Ruth Murdock

American Heart Association

November 28, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Carissa Moore

November 27, 2022

I´m so very sorry to hear about Dr. Schwarze. I became a patient of his in November 2020 - he and Dr. Trimmer saved my life. Dr. Schwarze was the BEST doctor - always so kind and caring. I enjoyed talking to him about politics, the heart and his experience over the years. I just saw him recently on November 7th. I am still so shocked and saddened by what happened. He was a true blessing to his patients. I will always remember him.

My heart goes out to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Meyer Family

November 27, 2022

Dear Schwarze Family,

Dr. Schwarze was a true mentor and friend. It is with great sadness that we have lost a gentleman and colleague. He was kind, and always willing to help others when needed. How blessed we were to have known him. Rest in peace and many prayers to his family

Linda Tanner Keilty

November 26, 2022

How lucky was I to have you do the test on me that I needed when I was in the hospital in September! I was a nervous wreck until I found out that you were doing it. I've been meaning to send you a thank you note but alas, I have waited too long. You were a fantastic doctor and always made time to talk with me. I will miss you so very much. Rest in peace my dear doctor.

Mark Furrer

November 25, 2022

We spent many years sharing seats at the Blues games with Marty and his family. They were all wonderful folks. I am so sad to hear of his passing.

Linda Polkinghorne

November 25, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr.Schwarze was me and my husband´s cardiologist. We had so much respect for him. A wonderful and kind man. Loved talking about his grandchildren. I was excited for him getting to retire even knowing we would miss him terribly. He really deserved to be able to spend more time with his family.Prayers for his family

Debby Heidbreder

November 25, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Schwarze treated my husband, Julius, for many years and we both had great respect and appreciation for the wonderful care he showed to us. My heart goes out to you and your family. My husband passed the end of January this year and I am so sad about the passing of Dr. Schwarze. I'm praying for your family.

Pat and Stella Corley

November 25, 2022

Dear Janet and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Pat and Stella Corley

Rosie Shadwick

November 25, 2022

Dear Janet, I was so saddened when I saw Marty´s picture in the obituaries. I really do know what you´re going through you and your family will be in my prayers!

Richard Buthod

November 25, 2022

My family will never forget him or be able to repay him. I was having a fairly routine test when he was monitoring several rooms if patients. A nurse came in asking him to check something. He said, "I'm not leaving this room." As a result of his meticulous care I have watched a granddaughter grow up for the last 9 years. He may have done this every day, year in, year out. His life was a great gift to many, this stranger included.

David Brownell

November 25, 2022

Please accept my condolences to his family, friends and associates. My memories of Marty are mostly as a boy before age 12. Quiet and smart, he showed a special kindness to his classmates. Most memorably, he was protected at home by two very big and gentle St. Bernard dogs. Marty and I shared a love of cars from a very early age, especially the family´s 1954 Buick Skylark. My neighbor had a twin Skylark and whenever one was seen in South St. Louis, you never knew which one it might be. Marty´s mother was in the faster Buick.

Steve Glixman

November 25, 2022

How very sad I am to hear of the passing of Dr Schwartze.
Thanks to He and Dr Trimmer I am still here....He was more than my Doctor , he was a dear friend. I will surely miss him.My thoughts ,prayers and sympathy go out to his family.

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