Service Information
John A. Schwarze, age 71, husband of Annette, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Obituary
John Alfred Schwarze was born on September 1, 1948, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Alfred Frederick and Josephine Marlys (Keenan) Schwarze. Jack was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Church of Christ in Glencoe. He received his education in Glencoe and was a graduate with the Glencoe High School class of 1966. Jack furthered his education at the University of Minnesota for two years.
On December 5, 1981, Jack was united in marriage to Annette Therese Simondet at Church of Christ in Glencoe. Together they shared three children, Rick, Marc, and Stephanie Smith. Jack and Annette resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 38 years of marriage.
Jack was employed as a Computer Technician at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated for 17 years until his retirement in 2011.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling. John especially enjoyed spending with his family, friends, and grandchildren. John was a member of the Brownton Rod & Gun Club.
Jack passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 71 years. Blessed be his memory.
Jack is survived by his:
Wife, Annette Schwarze of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Rick Smith and his wife, Sheri, of Hutchinson, MN,
Stephanie Meyer and her husband, Luke, of Lester Prairie, MN;
Grandchildren, Daniel Berwald, Hunter Schroeder, Mariyah Smith, Grace Meyer, Jameson Meyer;
Sisters, Mary Blanchard and her husband, Bill, of Crystal, MN,
Ann Fay and her husband, Jim, of Brookings, SD,
Jill Grokett and her husband, Ben, of Canyon Country, CA;
Brothers, Lyle Schwarze and his wife, Wendy, of Lake Shore, MN,
Kurt Schwarze and his wife, Sharon, of Stillwater, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Jack is preceded in death by his Parents, Alfred and Josephine Schwarze; Brother, Lee Schwarze and his wife, Nancy; Nephew, Michael Schwarze; Father-in-law, Douglas Simondet; Brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Simondet; Stepson, Marc Smith.
Elmer Oltmann says
So sorry to hear about John! My thoughts and prayers are coming your way.
Nettie says
Thank you, very nice to hear from you and hope you are well.
Kris E. says
Oh Nettie, I’m so sorry to see this….Sending my thoughts and prayers to you along with huge hugs….?
Nettie says
Hi Kris, very good to hear from you. John has been declining the last 4 months and he fought a long hard battle. Would be good to get together sometime.
Jan Jungclaus says
Nettie I am so sorry to hear about John. IT was so great seeing you both at Pauli’s service. Much sympathy to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Nettie says
Jan, good to hear from you, thank you for the kind words. I lost track of you after Pauli’s service, was great seeing you. Hope you & Kay are doing well.
Patti Olson says
Nettie, thinking of you & the family & sending thoughts & prayers your way.
Nettie says
Thank you Patti for your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time,
Nettie says
Thanks Patti, so nice to hear from you!
Shirley Schwarze says
My sympathy Nettie to you and your family including John’s siblings. May the good memories you and John had together over the years give you comfort and peace.
Nettie says
Thank you Shirley for the kind words, Very nice to hear from you. I will take it one step at a time!
Tom Barry says
Nettie, So sorry about Jacks passing, He will be in my prayers
Nettie says
Thank you Tom, I’m glad for the time we all had with him.
Susan Schaeve Wolf says
Saddened to learn that our fellow classmate has passed. Sending family my condolences.
Nettie says
Thank you Susan
Annette says
Thank you Susan
Wanda Siewert says
To all of John’s family.you have my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Annette hugs.
Annette says
Hi Wanda, Thank you. Hope you are doing alright.
Bill and Char Lidberg says
Our prayers are with you all
Annette says
Hi there, so nice to hear from you and thank you. Hope you are doing well.
Karen and Rich Jannusch says
Nettie…thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Nettie says
Thank you, is good to hear from you two.
Brenda Sauter says
So sorry Annette, another classmate gone, so glad we got to see him at the last reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
Annette says
Brenda, thank you.
Daniel Perschau says
John and I started off in First Grade together. He was always a happy guy, well liked by everyone in his class at Helen Baker and GHS. Am very sorry Annette has lost him.
Annette says
Thank you Dan. Yes John was a pretty mellow and happy guy! He is missed. Thank you for your comment.
Jim Alsleben says
Very sorry for your loss Annette.
Annette says
Thank you Jim, thank you for your comment.
Connie Kietzman says
My sincere condolences Nettie to you and your family. John was always a great guy, always had a smile.
Nettie says
Thank you Connie hope to see you at the next reunion!
Nettie says
Connie thank you, hope to see you at the next reunion!
Jerry Neises says
Annette- So sorry to hear the news of my old wrestling buddy John. My sympathy goes out to you and your family as he will be greatly missed. It was good to see both of you at our Glencoe High School reunion.
He is at peace now. Regards.
Nettie says
Thank you Jerry, always good to see you as well. Jack always had a lot to say about his high school days!
Jill and Scott Jacobson says
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May the happy memories of love shine and give you strength.
Annette says
Thank you both. Miss seeing you two!
Mary Michaletz Hermann says
Nettie, I’m thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you peace and comfort.
Nettie says
Mary, Thank you for the kind words
Bob G. says
Annette:
Sad to hear of the passing of Jack.
My thoughts are with you in this sad time.
Annette says
So very nice of you to comment, thank you!
Annette says
Thank you for your kind words!
Ella Kruse says
Hi Annette, I was so blessed to be able to get to know you and John. I loved our little chats in Brownton. John had such a kind heart; thinking of him (and you) makes me smile:)
Hoping God has granted you peace knowing John is now at rest.
Annette says
Thank you Ella, so nice to hear from you. I miss the drives to Brownton to walk and chat. Earlier this year John mentioned the calendars you used to bring. It made him smile, he really enjoyed them and the chatting with you. You were a good friend Ella, thank you for your kind words.
Annette says
Ella, miss seeing you. We looked forward to chatting and walking. Thank you for thinking of us and the kind words.
Carol Burich says
Annette and family: So sorry to hear of John’s passing. John was a nice person and I enjoyed working with both of you at HTI. Take Care!
Annette says
Thank you Carol for the kind words and really nice to hear from you!
Denise B says
Nettie so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.