George E. Schwartz

George E. Schwartz, 89 of Uniondale passed away at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton. Mr. Schwartz was born on June 14, 1921 in Wells County, Indiana to David E. & Iva M. (Porter) Schwartz. He graduated from East Union Center High School with the class of 1939. He faithfully served his country from 1942 to 1946 in the 324th Medical Division of the United States Army, and served at the Battle of the Bulge. It was during his service that he married a Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corp, Adeline “Dody” C. ( Rebber) Schwartz. George returned home to Uniondale and worked along side his father at Schwartz & Sons Garage. He continued the family business and was the owner / operator for 50 years retiring in 1996. He was very dedicated to giving back to the town of Uniondale and surrounding communities. He served for 58 years on the Uniondale Volunteer Fire Department, served on the Uniondale Town Council for 18 years; he was one of the charter members of the V.F.W. post # 6671 in Markle along with a member of the American Legion Post # 111 of Bluffton. He was an Executive Board Member and past Vice-President of Community & Family Service and was on the board of directors for 15+ years for Wells County Council on Aging, and the advisory council for a 9 county area. His most important membership was at his church. For the past 58 years he was a dedicated member of St. Mark’s United Lutheran Church, servicing on the church council for 18 years. George is survived by his bride of 65 years, Dody of Uniondale, a daughter Jacqueline Evans of Richmond, Virginia and three sons; Geoffrey J. (wife Carolyn) Schwartz of Upland, In. Timothy K. Schwartz of Fort Wayne and Brian D. (wife Kay) Schwartz of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His sister Julia M. Hansen preceded him in death. Friends are invited to visit with George’s family from 4 to 8 on Friday at the Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Funeral Services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011 in the funeral home with calling for one hour prior to the service. Pastor Richard Vonesh will officiate. Military honors will be performed by the United States Army and the American Legion Post #111 Honor Guards. Burial will take place at Elm Grove Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Marks Lutheran Church. Friends can send online condolences to www.thomarich.com.

George E. Schwartz

June 14, 1921 - February 16, 2011