Obituary | Sharon Schwartz, 85, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, formerly of Hartford, Wi

Hartford, WI – Sharon Schwartz, 85, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, formerly of Hartford, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan.

Sharon Marie Schwartz was born on March 14, 1939, in New Ulm, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Albert and Luella (Hopp) Schwartz. Sharon was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax.

She received her education in Fairfax and was a graduate of the Fairfax High School Class of 1957. Sharon was involved in band in high school. She furthered her education at Concordia College in Moorhead earning her degree in education.

Sharon resided in Hartford, Wisconsin, and taught at both Sheboygan and Hartford Schools as a high school English teacher. She was also involved in drama classes and plays.

Sharon enjoyed cats, reading, playing scrabble, painting, art and traveling. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.

When she needed assistance with her care, Sharon became a resident of Vista Prairie at Garnett Gardens in Redwood Falls and then Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan. She passed away at Gil-Mor Manor on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Blessed be her memory.

Sharon is survived by her:

Nieces and Nephews,     Anne (Larry) Johnson of Redwood Falls, MN,  Steven Schwartz of Fairfax, MN,   Daniel Schwartz of Fairfax, MN,   Tracy Schaefer and her significant other, Paul Liebl of Fairfax, MN, and David Schwartz and his fiancé, Leslie Robinson of Redwood Falls, MN; Sister-in-law, Carol Schwartz;

Many great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews;

Other relatives and friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Luella Schwartz; Brother, Roger Schwartz.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com

Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:30 p.m. at the Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax with interment in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Cairo Township, Renville County, Minnesota. Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the Chapel.

Clergy Officiating: Pastor Karl Grant

Organist: Pastor Karl Grant

Congregational Hymns: “How Great Thou Art”, “Amazing Grace”, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”