Christie Lee “Chris” Schwarz passed away under the loving care while residing at the Forum of Knightsbridge on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born in Columbus on August 17, 1949 to the late Thomas and Ila Brown Schwarz. He also joins his sister Sue Ann Miller
A proud United States Navy Veteran. Chris worked as a 1st Class Stationary Engineer for The Ohio State University and retired after many years of dedicated service with Abbott Labs.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Jodi Schwarz; their daughter Stephanie Rife (Scott Conkey); step son Sean (Rhonda) DeWeese; and his six grandchildren; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends will be received from 2:00-3:00pm, Tuesday, May 28th at ADVANTAGE by SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Road where his Funeral Service will follow at 3:00pm. Services will open with Military Honors starting promptly at 3:00pm. A loving cremation will follow his services.
The family wishes to formally thank Gloria Rose for her love and kindness she constantly showed through her care of Chris. As well as Connie and Cindy, the staff activity directors who also made Chris’s life so much fun. The family is so very grateful for the quality of life he was always provided under the care of the Forum.