He was a life resident of the San Antonio/Helotes area.
He will be remembered for his humor, kindness, honesty and devotion as a husband, father and papaw.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Irene Schwarz. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Susan; 2 daughters, Lindsay Mendieta and husband Abelardo and their daughter Mia, and Betsy Wade and husband Mark and their daughter Scarlett; 4 siblings, Butch and Jan Ann, Johnny Ray, Annalynn and Chief, and Tommy and Julie; as well as Susan's brothers and their wives, Mills and Judy, John and Charlene, Mike and Leslee, and Randall and Sherri; lifelong friend, Georgia Boyer; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bulverde Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Bulverde Baptist Church, 1331 Bulverde Rd., Bulverde, TX 78163.