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Ron Schwartz
In Memory of
Ron
Schwartz
1948 - 2016
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Wayne and Michelle lauck
"SO SAD TO HEAR OF THIS GREAT LOSS RON WAS A VERY CARING MAN WAS THERE FOR ARE FA"
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Wayne and Michelle lauck
"SO SAD TO HEAR OF THIS GREAT LOSS RON WAS A VERY CARING MAN WAS THERE FOR ARE FA"
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Your loving sister verna
"Will miss you glad you are at peace"
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David Shepherd
"Ron was a great guy and a great friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. "
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Merle and Carolyn
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Janie and family! Our friend of many ye"
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Kristi Tempel
"Ron was an inspiration to all who knew him. We will miss his bright smile. His "
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Craig A. Aronson II
"My deepest condolences to your family"
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Holly, RN
"Ron (along with his wife Janie), was such a pleasure to spend my 12 hour shifts "
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Kelly Brewer
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family! He is a truly amazing man! Can wait"
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Ryan & Tanya Kirchoff
"We are forever indebted to you. We will never forget your love, kindness, smile "
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Amy
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Obituary for Ron Schwartz

Dateline: Garden City
Name: Ron Schwartz
Age: 67
Died: Friday, April 15, 2016 at St Catherine Hospital in Garden City
Born: September 1, 1948 at Lamar, Colorado
Parents: Delmar & Frieda Helen (Boese) Schwartz
Marriage: to Janie Kerns on October 22, 1979 at Kinsley

Memberships: First Assembly Of God Church in Garden City
Garden City Sunrisers Kiwanis Club

Ron graduated from Wiley, Colorado High School and attended College in Portland, Oregon. He returned to Lamar and moved to Garden City in 1978. He started working for Burtis Motors in 1978 as a Sales Representative and was promoted to Used Car Sales Manager. He later became a Partner in the business and managed the Parts and Service Department for many years.

Ron was committed to serving people and his community, especially Garden City Community College. He was Chairman of the Kansas Automobile Dealers Association in 1977, Member of the Finney County Economic Development Corporation Board since 2005, Kansas Association of Community College Trustees since 2005, Member & Past President of Garden City Community College Trustees since 2005 & a Longtime Member of the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am Committee.

Earlier in life Ron enjoyed competitive softball, playing with Kinney Glass and Dodge City Sand. He later bowled and played golf. He was involved with starting the Barbershop Quartet groups, Front Street Four of Dodge City and Gents of Garden in Garden City.

Survivors: Wife Janie Schwartz Home
2 Sons Kevin Schnitker Fountain, Colorado
Michael Schwartz Manhattan
Sister Verna McKim Milford
2 Grandchildren- Maggie & Avire

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Tuesday
Place: Garden City Community College Gymnasium
Officiating: Rev Nathan Sheridan
Burial: Valley View Cemetery in Garden City
Memorials: Ron Schwartz Gymnasium Fund
In care of Garnand Funeral Home
Calling Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday
At Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Garnand Funeral Home 412 North 7th Garden City, Ks 67846 620-276-3219
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