BORN

1951

DIED

2012

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Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Steve Schwarz Obituary

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Steven Herman Schwarz, age 61, passed away Friday morning, October 19, 2012 at Sunny Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident for the past five years.
Steve was born January 5, 1951 in Sheboygan to Herman C. and Goldie E. (Elmstrom) Schwarz. He was a graduate of Sheboygan South High School, Class of 1969. He served his country in the US Army stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge he earned his Associate Degree in Accounting at Lakeshore Technical College in May of 1975.
On May 20, 1975 Steve and Florence Kurtz were united in marriage. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2008.
Steve was employed in the family business, Schwarz Fish Company as a salesman. He was always the last one to leave work and gladly helped any customer in need.
He was baptized, confirmed and currently a member of St. Paul's UCC in Sheboygan.
His hobbies included playing softball for the Schwarz Fish Co. team and bowling where he managed both teams. He had a passion for fishing, especially for muskies, and enjoyed great annual fishing trips to Canada with friends. He was an avid Chicago Bears, Cubs and UW- Madison fan who enjoyed an occasional cigar with his dad, Herman.
He is survived by his sisters, Linda Schrameyer, Trudy (Michael) Groh, all of Sheboygan, and Kristine (Robert) Klesney of Mattawan, Michigan; his former brother-in-law, Craig Schrameyer of Cascade, WI; his brother-in-law, Norman (Bernadette) Kurtz of Lakewood Ranch, Florida; nieces and nephews, Scott Schrameyer, Nathan Schrameyer, Aaron (Andrea) Groh, Amber (Steve) Casadonte, Anna Klesney, Jason Kurtz, and Scott (Aimee) Kurtz; eight great-nieces and great-nephews, Jackson, Zoe and Mayson Schrameyer, Zachary and Nolan Groh, Elise and Riley Casadonte, and Samantha Race Kurtz; and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, Herman and, most recently, his mother, Goldie, on October 17, 2012.
Combined funeral services for Steve and his mother, Goldie, will be held Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's UCC, Wedemeyer St. and Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI. Reverend Mark E. Jaberg, Pastor, will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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October 25, 2012

Sympathy to the Schwarz clan. I remember Steve when I was young and lived next door across the alley on Union Ave. He was always the cool guy that had all sorts of different creatures (alligator, spider, snake, etc...)
David Lindsay
Brownwood, TX

October 24, 2012

To the Schawrz family.

Steve was the best man at our wedding and a life long friend whom we will truly miss. Our deepest sympathies

Michael and Colleen Brown

October 23, 2012

Dawn (Manske) Kay

Wow, when it rains it pours. So sorry to hear about Steve passing, especially right after Goldie. My prayers are with you all.

October 23, 2012

jeanine schrameyer

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 22, 2012

To the Schwarz family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the passing of Steve. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Sincerely,
Debra Raab

October 22, 2012

My thoughts to you and your family. May your hearts be filled with wonderfull memories of joyful times.

Sue RN SunnyRidge

October 20, 2012

God Bless you all at this time in your lives and always.

October 20, 2012

Mary Taylor (Schwarz)

May God Bless you, as you grieve the loss of your mother and brother. I will always remember the wonderful times spent at your home.

October 20, 2012

My thoughts go out to Steve and his family.Trudy and Mike, I will miss you
guys.Benya too.Who am I going to talk to about fishing?Football, baseball?I will miss you Steve.But your with your Mom and Dad.Trudy it was great getting to know you and Mike.You guys take care. Rhonda
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October 20, 2012

Frank Johnson

Thank You for letting me be part of your family.I enjoyed visiting with him when I could. I would have liked to have been be at the funeral,but am in MO on family business.
Thank You,

Frank, VNA Volunteer

October 20, 2012

Charlie Ruge

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 20, 2012

Chef Bill Gottsacker

Sorry for the loss of great family member. Steve was a pleasure to do business with, friendly, jovial, kind, and a real nice guy to boot! I would drive to pick up my order just to have a moment to talk. He will be missed by lots of his friends and customers who all love the Schwartz family.

October 20, 2012

Michele Ellefson

October 20, 2012

Carol Ruge

Memories of you and your fun personality will always be with me.

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