Charles A. “Junior” Schwartz Jr., 81, of DeGraff, lost his long battle with lung and Parkinson’s disease Dec. 3, 2019, in loving care of his special sister-in-law Jenny, and brother-in-law Rick Burnside.
Born March 9, 1938 in Vandalia, he was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Frieda (Klenk) Schwartz. He married Linda M. Grant in Jackson Center, who passed before him in May, 1999.
He was member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jackson Center. He enjoyed going to antique tractor pulls and festivals with his favorite 1939 Allis Chalmers, and bringing home his trophies. He will be deeply missed by not only his family and close friends, but by all who knew him.
Charles is survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce (Wayne Chessir) Grant, Marilyn Grant Mitchell; a very special, dearly loved grandson, Zachary R. J. (Lindsey) Grant; grandchildren, Danielle Mitchell, Margo Burnside, Kylie Rogers, Gary Burnside and Tanner Anderson; great-grandchildren, Zander, Kendall, Kason, Kohen, Bryleigh, Zaley, Meilah Burnside and Lillian Anderson.
Charles is preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda M. Schwartz; daughter, Paulette Marie Schwartz; son, Keith Allen Schwartz; father-in-law Paul H. Grant; mother-in-law, Charlotte M. (Alspaugh) Grant; a sister and four brothers; a nephew and great-nephew; three brothers-in-law, Marvin Pulfer, Donald E. Brown and Daniel L. Mitchell; and close friend, Stanley Current.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Stoltzfus and Universal Home Health and Hospice, and close family friends Alan and Tonya Pope for the love and care that was given to Charles and the family.
Funeral services are Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory, 5591 S. U.S. Route 68 West Liberty, Ohio, 43357. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial is at the Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Universal Home Health and Hospice, 921 Rush Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com.