Richard L. Schwartz Sr.

Richard L. Schwartz Sr., 75, of Auburn, died Saturday November 6, 2021 at The Laurels of Dekalb in Butler. Richard was born February 1, 1946 in Auburn, a son of the late Albert and Marie Schwartz. Richard had retired from Bohn Aluminum in Butler after 50 years of employment. He enjoyed eating at Richards Restaurant, Penguin Point and working on cars in his free time. He is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law, Bruce and Amber Schwartz of Fremont, Richard and Angela Schwartz Jr., of Butler, Eric Schwartz of Ashley, John and Jennifer Schwartz of Corunna and Scott Schwartz of Angola; 19 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters and a brother-in-lawn, Susie and Harlow Meek of Auburn and Linda Steinman of Kendallville; sister-in-law, Ruth Schwartz of Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jack Schwartz. Funeral service for Richard will be held 1:00 p.m.  with visitation two hours prior from 11-1:00 p.m. on Friday November 12, 2021 at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Burial will be held in Fairfield Cemetery, Corunna. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association.

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