Donald R. Schwartz

May 20, 1933 - December 24, 2008

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Donald R. Schwartz, age 75, of Trail Creek, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Don Dempsey officiating. Friends may call at Carlisle Funeral Home on Sunday 2-6 P.M. and at the church on Monday from noon until the service. Entombment will take place in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum.

Mr.Schwartz was born May 20, 1933 in Jasper, Indiana to Alvin and Edna (Moenkhaus) Schwartz both of whom are deceased. Survivors include Maxine Uebler Schwartz and their children Kim Schwartz, Los Angeles, Kaye (Richard) Engel, Acton, California and Michael (Kimberly) Schwartz-Three Oaks, Michigan; grandchildren Chris, Jacob, Katie, Jonathon and Jack, and brother Alvin “Richie” Schwartz of Worthington, IN, and three nieces, Vicky, Becky and Missy.

Donald was a graduate of Evansville College, where he lettered in baseball. He was a retired IRS agent. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, 1952-1956.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a former elder, deacon and treasurer. Michigan City Lions Club, and Loyal Order of Moose #980. He was a volunteer for Salvation Army. He was also a member of the MC Senior Center, member and past president of Uhl Collectiors Society and past president, and former president of the American Heart Association. He was a life member of the VFW #2366, Huntingburg, IN, and life member of the American Legion, and former board member of International Friendship Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the Michigan City Lions Club.

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View his video tributeDonald R. Schwartz, age 75, of Trail Creek, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Don Dempsey officiating. Friends may call at Carlisle Funeral Home on Sunday 2-6 P.M. and atContinue Reading

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I just found out about Don's death. I was sorry to hear about him, and my sincere condolences go to his family. (I was a fellow IRS employee in Gary but worked in another division.) After Don retired my husband and I often saw Don at Lions' District Conventions and at NW Indiana antique shows while he was on his never-ending quest for another piece of Uhl pottery.

Dear Maxine & family- So shocked to hear of the death of Don. My deepest sympathy to you and your fine family. My brother Bill joins me in extending our heartfelt condolences to you & yours. Bob & brother Bill Marshall

Dear Ones, My sympathy to you. I greatly appreciated Don during my days at FPCMC. May beautiful memories offer you comfort and God's love and grace sustain you as you mourn. Linda

Goodbye Schwartzky, I will miss your laugh and great smile. Rest in peace. To the family, I am sorry for your loss. Be proud of the man he was, and cherish the memories you have.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

To the family of Donny Schwartz, we will deeply miss not only our cousin but a wonderful man we consider one of our Great friends. Peace be with you all in this time of sorrow.

Dear Maxine. My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sheila

I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please let me know whether there is anything I can do to help during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

So sad to know I will not see that smile again. To Al, and to Donnie's family, you have our sympathy, I am so sorry we did not feel we could make the trip to pay our respects. Know that we are thinking of you and share your loss. We will miss him, too. The next Schwartz Reunion will be less fun without him there. Cousin, Roseann (Rademacher) Scott

Don was a true delight. I enjoyed visiting with him each time he came to California to see his family. He will surely be missed. God Bless.

My Deepest Sympathy to you, Max and your children. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Fondly, Bonnie Greenlaw

To Family of Don Schwartz: Know that we were sadden to hear of our friends passing. On Don's visits to Huntingburg, we enjoyed reunions, ballgames and the V.F.W. together. Daughters Kim and Kaye may recall us being part of Don's 60th birthday surprise at St. Louis. Much by accident we ran into you prior to the Cards ballgame. A good time. You Have Our Sympathy. Ken & Mary Ellen Morgan

To family and relatives of Donald Schwartz: I lived in Don's neighborhood when we were twelve and kids played under streetlamps. I graduated with his class in 1951. I met him at a reunion and saw he lived a full life and had many friends in Huntingburg; he will be missed. Please accept my condolences. B. Drexler

Dear Maxie, Kim, Kaye, and Michael, I was so sorry to hear about Don's passing - please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Jesus said, "I go to prepare a mansion for you", so now Don has a new home. Love, Jackie

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. THE DOWEN'S, PRESIDENT OF THE UHL COLLECTOR'S SOCIETY

So sorry to hear of the passing of one of my classmates, H'burg High School Class of 1951. My sympathy goes out to all of the Schwartz family. The memories will last forever. May God bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and give you peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.