Lester W. Schwartz

October 20, 1934 - April 3, 2017

Lester W. Schwartz, 82, well known Berne business man passed away Monday morning, April 3, 2017 at Swiss Village. He was born on October 20, 1934 to Joel and Sarah Nussbaum Schwartz in Adams County. He married Sally Ross on April 25, 1953.

Les was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church-East, Bluffton where he taught Sunday School and served as an usher. He owned Schwartz Marathon for 28 years and was affiliated with the filling station for over 60 years. He was active in the community being a Boy Scout Leader and also received the Silver Beaver Scouting Award. Les was former president of the Berne Chamber of Commerce, & chairman of the Berne Swiss Days committee. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Chicago Cub fan.

Survivors include: his wife, Sally sons; Scott(Patti)Schwartz of Berne, Steve(Julie)Schwartz of Bluffton and daughter, Sue(Terry)Lehman of Berne, sister, Mildred Schladenhauffen of Bluffton, 7 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Preceding in death are his parents , brothers, Howard, Kenneth, and sister, Luella Geisel.

Funeral services are Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Apostolic Christian Church-East, Bluffton with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Visitation also Thursday, April 6 from 12 noon to 8 pm at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne. Officiating are John Reinhard and Ron Kipfer. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to Lifesong for Orphans(memo-Schwartz #6505)

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