Harold Wayde Schwert, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1944 in Lorain, OH, the son of Harold R. and Hazel (Ray) Schwert.
Harold served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Julia Oldham on March 12, 1972 in Adrian, MI and she survives.
Harold was a member of Rivers of Living Water Church and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed flower arranging, painting and yard work.
Harold is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Julia Schwert, Fremont, OH; foster child, Jasin Belair, Toledo, OH; granddaughters, Chelsea Belair, Fremont, Oh and Adrienne Belair, Gastonia, NC; siblings, Gary (Sarah) Schwert, Delta, OH, Mary Lou Carter, Oak Harbor, OH, Lois Hurrell, Fremont, OH and Jeanne Torres, Hessville, OH; brother-in-law, Larry (Kathy) Oldham, Pataskala, OH and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 12:30 – 1:00 pm, with a Memorial Service beginning at 1:00 pm at Rivers of Living Water Ministries, 604 Howland St, Fremont, OH. Bishop Robert L. Jones will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Rivers of Living Water Ministries or to the family.
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Nancy Blazon
To the whole family: So sorry to hear of the death of Butch. I am a friend of his sister Jeanne, and have known the family for about 65 years. I send my prayers and thoughts to each of you. Even though I never met Butch’s wife, I send my deepest heartfelt condolences to her.
Sue Peterson
Dear Julia and family,
Deepest condolences on your loss.
Den and Deb Fahle, GHS Class of 67
Julia, We are so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May you feel God’s love in the days ahead.
Ronald L Smith
Butch was a great guy with a wonderful laugh that lighted up the whole world. Great Memories for us and our children knowing him. Know He will be missed but He is with the One He always loved the Most. His Jesus.
Love Ron and Rita Smith
Cindy Ruiz
Julia I am sorry to hear of Butchs passing. He liked laughing and had lots with him.May God comfort you! Cindy Ruiz
Tina Hirt Baker
My most sincere sympathy for those family & friends of “Butch” Harold. Having worked with Butch for many years in surgery, it has been a few years since I last saw him. Both of us retired & went our separate ways. He was a kind & gentle soul, & will be missed.
Landon
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Schwert family. Losing a loved one is never easy. However, the Bible offers us a wonderful hope in that we will see these previous ones again soon (John 5:28,29). May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this most difficult time.
Steven Sherman
Julia, my prayers are with you. Butch may be gone from our Earth, but he will never be gone from our hearts. We WILL see him again one day. Butch was like a second dad to me. I’ll miss him deeply.