Sidney L. Schwartz
Sidney L. “Sid” Schwartz, 74, of Monroe passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1942 in Adams County to Harold and Marybelle (Snyder) Schwartz.
He was co-owner of Schwartz Precision Collision. During his lifetime, he was a jockey and was very influential in many lives as an AA facilitator. He started hosting AA meetings in 1978. He spent his life helping others and was a great Christian example through his giving spirit. He enjoyed spending time with and supporting his grandkids. He also loved hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two sons, Doug (Ann) Schwartz of Monroe; and Denny (Leann) Schwartz of Decatur; five grandchildren, Kayla (Andrew) Priem; Kelsey (Bryce) Sprunger; and Madeline, Conner and Makenna Schwartz.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8 and one hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, August 9 at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Michael Wertenberger. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke Church Youth.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guest book, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.