Fred Schwartz

Fred (Fritzie) Schwartz, Jr passed away on Sunday, June 2 at the age of 89. He was born on November 8,1934 to parents Fred Sr and Rosie Goeke Schwartz. He was baptized on December 9,1934 and confirmed on April 10, 1949.

He was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, William Penn, where he served in various offices during the course of his life. On June 16,1963, Fred was united in marriage to Jo Ann Schoenemann at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Fred graduated from Brenham High School in 1953 and Blinn College in 1955. He bravely served in the United States Army from 1955-1957, stationed in Germany. Upon his return Fred started a feed milling company on the family ranch that would later become S&H Agri-Service in Brenham. He continued as co-owner of this business until his retirement in 1992. Fred continued his passion and life work as a full-time rancher on his favorite place on earth, the 5th generation family ranch, alongside his son, Jeff, and later joined by his grandson, Logan. Fred's biggest desire was for "the cows to do good and the grass to be green".

Fritzie was often known for his "shenanigans", that have made the best stories, his wicked sense of humor, boisterous laugh, and unique perspective on life. He often sported his trademark grin with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He was the best Papa to his grandchildren and told anyone who would listen of their accomplishments, big and small. Fred was also a lover of all food and could always be found with his favorite candy bar, Snickers.

Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 61 years, Jo Ann, son and daughter-in-law Jeffery Scott and Sharon Schwartz and daughter Amy Lynn Jeter.

He was Papa to his precious grandchildren Hanna Rose Glenz and husband Trevor, Logan Scott Schwartz and special friend Kaylie Zapalac and Allison Paige Jeter.

Also surviving are brother-in-law and sister-in-law Glenn and Betty Brenner, and brother-in-law James Schoenemann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law Herbert and Rosa Schoenemann; sisters and brothers-in-law Gertie and Otto Kramer, Dorothy Ann and Raymond Gaskamp; and Eleanor Pearl and Melvin Gaskamp.

Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Thursday, June 6, 2024 and Friday, June 7, 2024 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Funeral service will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn, officiated by Pastor Kelly Krieg, at 11:00 am on Saturday June 8, 2024 with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Logan Schwartz, Trevor Glenz, Greg Brenner, Greg Gaskamp, Emmanuel Schwartz, and Stephen Scheffer.

Honorary Pallbearers are Glenn Brenner, Willie Kankel, Wallace Klussmann, and Rayburn Klussmann.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, William Penn. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at High Hope Care Center in Brenham. We are eternally grateful for the care you provided to Fritzie and our family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main St., Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.