David Franklin Schwartz

David Franklin Schwartz was born on July 30, 1940 in Sleepy Eye to Franklin and Ida (Krueger) Schwartz. David farmed southwest of Sleepy Eye his entire life until his death. In addition to farming, David enjoyed gardening especially growing potatoes, tomatoes and tending to his flowers. David kept busy keeping his farm yard neat, doing mechanic work and collecting toy tractors. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. He is survived by 3 brothers, Tom (Sue) of Apple Valley, Doug of Sleepy Eye and Darryl (Nanette) of Sleepy Eye; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Schwartz of St. Louis Park, Sara (Dave) Costa of East Greenwich, RI, Candy (Ralph) Larro and their child, Chelsea, Chris Schewe and his children, Crissi and Clay, Cathy (Al Schwerzler) Schewe and their children, Mason and Miles, Casey (Kelly) Schewe and their children, Colton, Cheyenne and Chase; Darren (Miranda) Schwartz of LeSeuer and their children, Garrett and Riley, Brent (Julie) Schwartz of Broomfield, CO and their child, Cody, Katie (Matt) Bushman of Rochester and their children, Gavin and Liam; Amber Schwartz of Marshall and Heather (Sam) Johnson of New Ulm. David is also survived by a brother-in-law, Chuck (Carolyn) Schewe. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters, Clarice, Shirley and Betty. Visitation 1 9:30 am - 11:00 am Saturday, November 19, 2016 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 710 4th Ave. SW Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, November 19, 2016 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 710 4th Ave. SW Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085