Raymond B. Schwartz

Raymond B. Schwartz, 75, of Berne passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born on October 16, 1943 in Adams County to Daniel L. and Maryann (Yoder) Schwartz. He was married on November 28, 1968 to Maggie K. Hilty.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish. He was a woodworker for Verlyd Cabinets and was a farmer.

He is survived by seven sons, Vernon (Lydia) Schwartz; Raymond (Barbara) Schwartz; Ammon (Barbara) Schwartz; and Merlin (Maryann) Schwartz, all of Berne; Joni (Susan) Schwartz of Monroe; Melvin (Rosie) Schwartz of Bluffton; and Mahlon (Lydia) Schwartz of Decatur; two daughters, Maryann (Zach) Gilbert of Berne; and Katie (Michael) Schwartz of Monroe; brother, Joni B. Schwartz of Monroe; sister, Lydiann Schwartz of Berne; 62 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Ernest, Merlin, Daniel and Samuel; and a sister, Emma.

Visitation was from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24 and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at the Merlin M. Schwartz residence, 646W 300S, Berne. Funeral services were at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at the residence. Officiating was Bishop Marvin L. Hilty. Burial was at Schwartz Cemetery. 

Arrangements provided by Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur.