Service Information
Wayne L. Schwarze, age 80, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home.
Obituary
Wayne Llewellyn Schwarze was born on November 5, 1940, in Brownton, Minnesota. He was the son of Louis and Lena (Raske) Schwarze. Wayne was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Brownton and was a graduate of the Brownton High School.
On March 17, 1962, Wayne was united in marriage to Geraldine “Geri” Geltle at Brownton Methodist Church in Brownton, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Brian and Brad. Wayne and Geri resided in Sumter Township, Minnesota for many years. They shared 58 years of marriage prior to the passing of Geri on January 26, 2021.
Wayne owned and operated Hutch Sew and Vac. He retired in 2023.
Wayne enjoyed the outdoors, watching the birds and squirrels. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Wayne passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home in rural Brownton, Minnesota, at the age of 82 years. Blessed be his memory.
Wayne is survived by his:
Son, Brad Schwarze;
4 Grandchildren;
2 Great-Grandchildren;
Sisters-in-law, Sharon Schwarze,
Diane Schwarze,
Gail Jakobitz;
Brothers-in-law, Ronald Horstman and his wife, Joyce,
Kevin Muenchow and his wife, Julie,
Curtis Oberlin;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death by his Parents, Louis and Lena Schwarze; Wife, Geraldine Schwarze; Son, Brian Schwarze; Brothers, Jerry Schwarze, Tom Schwarze, Allen Schwarze; Sisters, Norma Ketchersid, Jolene Meyer, Barbara Holmberg; Brothers-in-law, George Muenchow, Roger Horstman, Keith Muenchow, Steve Jakobitz.
Nita Totushek says
My sympathies to the family,
Wayne was the BEST for sewing machine help and repairs ! What a character ! Hope he passed all that knowledge on to Brad !
Lea Ette Peters says
Brad, Sorry to hear about your dad. I loved our teasing and nonsense.
He was one of a kind and will be missed. Even though he would give me a bad time, he was always very helpful at his place of business. My sympathy to you and your family.
Shirley Schwarze says
Brad, my sincere sympathy in loss of your dad. He was one of a kind and the world need people like him. Always enjoyed visiting with him and also you in the store. He will be missed by many. Over the years the Louis Schwarze family circle has lost so many folks.
Mike Shaw says
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing
I had many coffee breaks at his store ,
Mike Shaw says
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing .
Ann and Allen Schramm says
Brad and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing! I enjoyed visiting and talking politics with you folks at the store. Great customer service was his pride and I loved his hometown way of doing business. Your in my prayers…. May he rest in Peace!
Mike Glieden says
Brad & Family,
We are so sorry about Wayne. He was one of my best friends. We hunted together, partied together
(Probably too much so)
He did a lot of work for us, in the store and up here at
Prior Lake. You even made a trip up here with him.
Unfortunately, it was my turn to buy lunch! RIP Wayne, you will be missed
old buddy,
Mike & Aprille
Kathy Dwinnell says
You have my blessing! Wayne and Geri stayed with us kids when our Dad and Mom were on vacation,. I was very little then!