Betty L. Swartz, 87, of Fremont, OH, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 29th, 2016, at Bethesda Care Center. Left to mourn her loss are children, James (Nancy) Swartz and Lee Swartz of Fremont, David (Curt) Swartz of Toledo, Jackie (Rich) Vukovcan of Ambridge, Pa., Madeline (Rick) Koebel of Colorado Springs, Co., Sally Suchy of Longmeadow, Mass., and Michele Swartz of Tiffin, Ohio; 20 grandchildren, 3 step grandsons, 32 great grandchildren with a great grandson due in August, and 7 step great grandchildren.
Betty was born on January 1, 1929, in Fremont, the daughter of Bernard and Lula (Schneider) Wolf. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. On August 29, 1946, she married Gerald L Swartz at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on November 28, 1996.
She was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church where she helped with various activities and funeral luncheons through the years. She loved to travel and spent every winter in Melbourne, Florida, after her husband retired from serving the community as a fireman. They were able to travel throughout the country from Maine to California before her husband passed. Betty, also, enjoyed her bi-monthly card clubs with her many friends and going to the casinos. She spent her younger years as a stay at home mom raising her family that she loved dearly. Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Just before her death on Friday, Mike Koebel, a friend of the family, presented Betty with a rosary that was blessed by Pope Francis on Mike’s recent visit to the Vatican.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald, and siblings, Jackie, Billy, Robert, and Ralph Wolf, Madaline Druckenmiller Freeh, and Claudia McFann.
The family would like to thank Mike Koebel for his thoughtfulness, her niece, Vicki Wolf Hoffman, for giving their Mother communion, and to the staff of Bethesda Care Center and Elmwood Nursing Home of Fremont and to all of her wonderful caregivers for the excellent care given to Betty.
Family and friends will be welcomed at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State Street, Fremont, OH, on Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 2 – 6 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016, 10:30 am at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W. State St, Fremont with Fr. Michael Zacharias officiating.
Burial will take place at St. Ann Cemetery
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or the Humane Society of Sandusky County, 2520 Port Clinton Rd, Fremont, OH 43420
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David L. Halbisen
Lee, My condolences to you and your family. May the many fond memories with your mother and family lighten your heart during this time.
Cathy McCue-Perry
My sympathy to the Swartz Family. Have many fond memories of Mrs.Swartz having grown up on Jackson St, as a kid, I remember she aiways had a smile on her face!! May your wonderful memories sustain you at this most difficult time. Again, my most sincere and deepest sympathy,
Bob and Lisa Druckenmiller
To the entire family of Aunt Betty, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss…Please know that we are thinking of you all, and pray for your healing. She was a great lady and will be sadly missed, but enjoy all the great memories she has left with you all.
Barb Gangwer
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Swartz family during this difficult time. Betty was a great person and will be missed by all who knew her.
Patty Thude
Our deepest sympathy to the Swartz family. May God grant you peace and comfort at this time. Another wonderful family member sent to the great card game in heaven. The John Wolf family, Diana, Mary, Patty & Richard. God bless.
Douglas & Tara Linker
Jim, Lee and family:
Your beautiful mother was a wonderful lady. We are so sorry for your loss; however, Betty is now at peace and no longer suffering. Betty was the picture of what a classy, wonderful Grandma is. We really enjoyed talking to her at Elmwood when Mom was there. Please gain peace knowing she is now at peace. As hard of journey as it was, it was made easier by being with wonderful families such as yours.
May God Bless,
Tara & Doug Linker
Lisa Linker
So sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed spending time talking with Betty while she was at Elmwood with my Mom. Those times will be cherished. She was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family during this difficult time.