Donald Dean Schwartz, 82, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, WI.  He was born on July 4, 1939 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI to Leslie and Lydia (Usinger) Schwartz.

Don grew up in Kenosha on his family’s dairy farm.  He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha in 1957.  After high school, he worked in construction, helping build Kenosha County’s section of Interstate 94, along with assisting the family with all aspects of the farm’s operations.  Don hired on with American Motors in Kenosha in August 1958, ending his career there December 31, 2001 after numerous promotions and positions within the plant.  Not one to shun work, Don also drove a taxi, worked at a local gas station, a local tree-trimming service, and performed odd jobs throughout the community.

Don married Mary Jill Young in October 1980 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Metropolis, IL.  They were happily married for 40 years.  Don was a member of United Auto Workers Local 72 and was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Racine, WI.  He enjoyed showing his German Short-Haired Pointers and received several awards doing what he loved in the field.

Don is survived by his spouse, Jill, of Racine, WI.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Lydia.

The family would like to thank Oak Ridge Care Center and Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care for their kindness and compassion during Don’s illness.

A memorial service celebrating Don's life will be held in the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (322 Ohio Street, Racine) on Tuesday, August 31, at 5:00PM with Rev. Kelly Nieman-Anderson officiating.  Visitation will be in the church on that Tuesday from 3:00PM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to any animal rescue organization.  Condolences may be left on Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory online guest book.

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