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Joan Schwartz Obituary
FREMONT: Joan W. Schwartz, 80, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by family and friends on December 22, 2016 at The Willows of Bellevue. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Fremont, OH the daughter of William John and Dorothy (Graver) Wenzel. She was a 1954 graduate of Fremont Ross.
Joan married John H. Schwartz on September 21, 1957 at Grace Lutheran Church and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2012. She was a homemaker, interior decorator and loved to paint and wallpaper. Joan also co-owned the Gift Horse for over forty years with her husband.
Joan was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She enjoyed walking, traveling, cooking, going to the movies and gardening. She loved to spend time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her sons, Tom (Terri) Schwartz, Myrtle Beach, SC, Dave (Kelly) Schwartz and Jim Schwartz both of Fremont; sister, Janet (William) Arblaster, England; grandchildren, Corie, Clay, John, Carly (Hunter Trautwein)) and David Schwartz; great granddaughter, Maci Trautwein; brother-in-law, David (Dolly) Schwartz, Florida; niece and nephew, Lynn Flitt and Rob McClure; caregivers, Dick and Donna Norris and Rick McKinley.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Schwartz and an infant son.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Thursday, December 29, 2016; 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1187 Co Rd 128, Fremont, OH 43420 with an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Pastor Robert Young will officiate.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH.
Memorials: Faith Lutheran Church or Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northwest Ohio.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Nancy Risner
December 18, 2020
Joan was my best friend since we went to kindergarten together. We stayed close over the years and had many wonderful experienes together, and with our families. I continue to miss her, and know that I will see her again in heaven, and we will be eternal friends.
Nancy (Boucher) Risner/Bateman
December 29, 2016
Janet,Tom, Dave, Jim~
Your sweet mother and my dear friend ,will always be in my heart and I'm sure she will be our guardian angel, watching over family and friends. She has been like a sister to me since I met her in kindergarten. She, Judy and I were almost inseperable growing up. She was always the quiet one, put up with our antics, and loved us in spite of our goofy ways. In July of this year she and I shared three days of reminising, crying, laughing and saying good-byes. I know that we both felt it would be our last together.
I know that she is so happy to be with John again and her parents and little son that she lost at birth.
God be with you until we meet again dear"angel sister" Joan. I'll love you forever. Nancy
Sandra Kleinoeder
December 28, 2016
With Deepest Sympathy to Janet, Tom, David and Jim and all the Schwartz Family
We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. As neighbors growing up we shared memories that will remain in my heart. She was a class act lady and dear friend. Her talent as a decorator was outstanding and my house reflects touches of her talent.
I will miss my dear friend
Sincerely
Sandra, Edward, Willow V. and Donald L. Schultz and the employees of Associated Buyers Inc.
Sandra L. Kleinoeder
Janet Markoff
December 27, 2016
Oh dear family...I am so saddened at the news ofJoan's passing. Please know my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Wish I could be there to give you a hug, Janet. You and Joan were so close...you have many memories to bring you joy in the future. With love...your cousin, Janet the Elder.
Rick Taylor
December 27, 2016
Prayers for Janet and the entire Schwartz family. Janet wrote of the love she and Joan shared for each other. God Bless
Judy Cooper
December 27, 2016
I have known and loved Joan since we first met in the 5th grade when my family moved to Fremont. She was a dear person and an extremely loyal friend. She, Nancy Boucher Bateman and I have remained close friends all these years. She was our anchor in Fremont and kept us posted on all the news.
My deepest sympathy to Janet, Tom, David, Jim and their families; and, to all who knew her. We have lost a remarkable person who gave of herself and was always there for everyone. Nothing can fill that void.
Rest in peace dear friend,
Judy Cooper
John & Mary Ellen Shannon
December 26, 2016
To Janet and the entire Schwartz family. Our deepest sympathies to all on Joan's passing. One could not find a more beautiful person, inside and out, the world has indeed lost a special woman. I'm sure each one of us who knew Joan has special memories we will always cherish.
Donna Brown McCullough
December 24, 2016
I have known Joan since "Stamm School Days"; sorry to hear of her passing.
sharon forgatsch
December 24, 2016
Joan has been a friend since school. We have kept in touch since I moved to Florida and I am very sad to hear of her passing. We had wonderful times together and she will be missed so much.
Sharon Forgatsch
December 24, 2016
Joan, I will always remember Joan, from kindergarten thru high school graduation. It was lots of years of fun. Gods blessing to her family
Ron Shoemaker
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