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Harry W. Schwarz Jr.

1928 - 2018

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road

Elmhurst, Illinois

Harry Schwarz Obituary

Harry W. Schwarz Jr.

Harry W. Schwarz Jr., 89, of Elmhurst.

Beloved husband of Lillian Norris Schwarz for 65 years; loving father of James Dorn (Kristine) Schwarz, Robert Hugh (the late Nancy) Schwarz and Linda Schwarz (David) Verseman; cherished grandfather of Julie (Daniel) Pienta, Karyn (Derek) Soerens, Thomas (Lindsay) Schwarz, Amy (Shaun) McKenna, Eric (Melissa) Dell'Aquilla, Rob (Ashley) Schwarz Jr., Brianne (Danny) Marino, Taylor (Zak) Kendzora, Thomas (Vallory) Verseman, James Verseman and Mark Verseman; proud great grandfather of Daniel, James, Lauren, Finley, Alexa, Bailey, Ryan, Jake, Colton, Chloe, Clair, Tristan and Logan.

Harry was an Air Force Veteran and owner of Chicago Chain and Transmission for 65 years and was well respected in his industry. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors, bluebirds, working on the farm and driving his tractor. He also played football at Bradley University. He was a gentle, loving man who was greatly blessed.

Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 1:00 p.m. until time of Services at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018. Private interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport, IL.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 29, 2018.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

7

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jul

7

Service

4:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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