August 10, 1930 ~ April 25, 2018
Eugene Francis Schwartze, 87, of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Westphalia Hills.
He was born August 10, 1930, in Vienna, Missouri, the son of the late Peter and Helen (Luebbert) Schwartze.
He was united in marriage on August 11, 1951, in Rolla, Missouri to Mary Ellen Murphy who survives.
Eugene worked 34 years for the Missouri National Guard in the U.S. Property Fiscal Office.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Vienna and long-time member of the Lions Club. He also worked on the Loaves and Fishes committee and the Vienna Cemetery committee. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He especially enjoyed his coffee with friends everyday.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Schwartze; three children, Randy Schwartze, Warsaw, MO; Linda (Harvey) Bunyard, St. Martins; Lisa (Anthony) Castillo, Taos; six grandchildren, Jason Long, James Schwartze, Justin Long, Aaron Castillo, Taylor Castillo, Daniel Castillo; four great-grandchildren, Jack Castillo, Charlie Castillo, Ethan Long, Elise Long; two great-grandchildren due including Clara Long due next week; and one sister, Lorene Kampeter, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Larry Schwartze; one sister, Irma Moran; and a brother, Gerald Schwartze.
Private family services will be held at a later time.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Guestbook
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.. I ENJOYED WATCHING THE SUPPER BOWL WITH GENE AND MARRY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. .
So very sorry. We will miss Gene very much. God bless your family.
So sorry for your loss, enjoyed being neighbors with you all,
Gene will be missed by all of his friends at First Baptist Church. Sorry for your loss!!
Will always remember the many year he, Brownie Terry, and my dad rode together to/from work at the Guard. Later I’d see him at the cafe. My thought are with you all.
We offer our condolences on the loss of your Father. May your many cherished memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss Mary Ellen and family. A great man and left us with many great memories.
Sorry for your loss, Gene was one of the good ones. When he would work the door for the Lions Breakfast that is held in February, he would always have some bags of chocolate and give a piece to all the women, young or old. He did that for years.
Dave and I are sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. He will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to Gene’s family as you grieve. He was a wonderful person.
Lisa Tony and family, So sorry about your dads passing. He was a wonderful family man. I was blessed to get to know and spend time with him at the ballgames.
My condolences to your family Lisa Castillo
So sorry for your loss, Gene was wonderful man and will be missed.