1922
Francis
2007
Francis Schwartz
March 4, 1922 — May 23, 2007
Francis J. Schwartz, Sr.
Age 85 of St. Paul
March 4, 1922 - May 23, 2007
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa who left a legacy of faith, strength and total commitment to his family.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Preceded in death by parents and seven siblings.
Survived by his wife of 64 years, Gracie; daughters, Penny (Bill) Hastings, Sue (Art) Ostman, Cindy Schwartz, Barbara (Bob) Bomar, Mary (Greg) Carlson; sons, Frank (Shelly) Schwartz, Thomas (Paula) Schwartz, James (Nancy) Schwartz, Alan (Valerie) Schwartz, 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
Proudly served his country in WWII. A recipient of two Bronze Stars. Retired from Donaldson's in 1985.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, Saturday, May 26, 2007 Gathering of family and friends from 4-8pm, Friday, May 25, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to mass at the church. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to VA Medical Center, 1 Veteran's Drive, Mpls, MN 55417, c/o Volunteer Services, directed towards Hospice & Palliative Care Suites.
Age 85 of St. Paul
March 4, 1922 - May 23, 2007
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa who left a legacy of faith, strength and total commitment to his family.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Preceded in death by parents and seven siblings.
Survived by his wife of 64 years, Gracie; daughters, Penny (Bill) Hastings, Sue (Art) Ostman, Cindy Schwartz, Barbara (Bob) Bomar, Mary (Greg) Carlson; sons, Frank (Shelly) Schwartz, Thomas (Paula) Schwartz, James (Nancy) Schwartz, Alan (Valerie) Schwartz, 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
Proudly served his country in WWII. A recipient of two Bronze Stars. Retired from Donaldson's in 1985.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, Saturday, May 26, 2007 Gathering of family and friends from 4-8pm, Friday, May 25, 2007 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to mass at the church. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to VA Medical Center, 1 Veteran's Drive, Mpls, MN 55417, c/o Volunteer Services, directed towards Hospice & Palliative Care Suites.
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