Service Information
Paul Schwartz, age 65, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 P.M at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Paul Herbert Schwartz was born on August 31, 1956, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Clarence and Betty (Lester) Schwartz. Paul was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. He received his education in Lester Prairie, and graduated from Lester Prairie High School. He furthered his education at vocational school for sales and marketing and later attended Ridgewater College for computer science and networking.
On May 25, 1996, Paul was united in marriage to Donna Holmquist at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. This marriage was blessed with one daughter, Brianna Schwartz. Paul and Donna made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 25 years of marriage.
Paul was employed at Hutchinson Bus Line as a bus driver for Hutchinson School District. Previously he had a variety of jobs including the Silver Lake Liquor Store. Paul was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, and playing Santa during the holidays. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, and friends.
Paul passed away on November 16, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 65 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Paul is survived by his:
Wife, Donna Schwartz of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Brianna Schwartz and her fiancé, Gabe Brands of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Ray Schwartz and his wife, Cathy of Peyton, CO,
Becky Ristow of Hutchinson, MN,
Les Schwartz and his wife, Noelle of Edmonds, WA,
Mark Schwartz and his wife, Connie of Lester Prairie, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Paul is preceded in death by his Parents Clarence and Betty Schwartz.
Debb Dobberstein says
Donna so sorry for your loss. Remember the promises of our Lord. He suffers no more and I know how there will be a whole in heart, remember also his love for you and that will go on forever and all the memories are yours that will always be there and hope they will be a comfort. May the Lord give you peace and comfort
Bonnie Hahn says
Family of Paul, so sorry for your loss. He was always so nice! Went to high school with him. Sad that we lost another classmate – Class of ’76! Prayers for all of you. RIP Paul.
Sue Nordin says
All of us at Impressions are saddened to hear the news of your loss. Paul was a good man. We wish you peace.
Anne Hahn says
I am so sorry, Donna. May you find peace and and hope.
Lila Mae Athmann Athmann says
I am so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to you both and your family hugs to you
Carman says
Donna & family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts & prayers ? sent.
Ken & Carman Settergren
Dominick Fortun says
He drove me to my second tennis meet, is was the last time I saw the big guy.
I miss him, blessed be him in heaven with God.