Herbert Frederick Schwartz
Posted May 11, 2026 | 3:51 PM
December 30, 1947 – May 7, 2026
Herbert Frederick Schwartz (aged 78) passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, devotion to family and a deep reliance on faith.
Herb was the beloved husband of Barbara Anne (Kuhl) for 53 years, Dad of Anne Marie van Middelkoop (Greg) of Medicine Hat, AB and Teresa Schwartz of Owen Sound, and proud “Gramps” of Autumn and Rory. Herb was born on December 30, 1947, the first grandson to Herbert and Annabelle (Arbour) King of Waubaushene and Frederick and Emma (Slomke) Schwartz of Sullivan Township. Herb is survived by his brother Ron (Marg) of Chilliwack, BC and sister-in-law, Nadine, of Owen Sound. He is fondly remembered by Barb’s siblings: Lorna (Jim) Kingston, Marlene King, Jerry Funck, Darlene Underwood, Donna Beckett, Sandra (Eric) Weatherall, Lois (Ian) Gamble, Janice (John) Klages and Marohl (Diane) Kuhl.
He is predeceased by his parents, Morrell and Iris Schwartz, brother, Steve, and by his in-laws Doug Beckett, June Funck, Bill King and Ross Teschke.
Herb exceeded expectations at many points of his cancer journey, crediting the care of his family and the expertise of many highly-valued health care providers. Herb was grateful to spend his last days at the Chapman House; he felt like he was “already in heaven.”
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth. Visitations will be held at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, May 12, from 2:00 – 4:00pm and 6:00 – 8:00pm. The funeral service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Desboro, on Wednesday, May 13, at 2:00pm, officiated by Pastor Brian Dunlop. Interment at Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Desboro.
If desired, donations to Chapman House or Faith Lutheran Church, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.garafraxahillfuneral.com
- First Name : Herb
- Last Name : Schwartz
- Funeral Home : Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth
- URL : https://www.garafraxahillfuneral.com/2026-schwartz-herbert