April 11, 1942 – November 24, 2013
After a lengthy illness, Charles Bryan “Chuck” Schwartz”, 71, of Bryan, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Chuck was born on April 11, 1942, in Alton, Illinois to Charles Lenus Schwartz and Kathleen Schwartz.
As an infant, Chuck moved to Bryan, Texas with his parents and lived there while his father attended Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. His family eventually moved back to Alton where his father opened up his own veterinary practice.
Chuck was a graduate of Alton High School in Alton, Illinois. After high school, Chuck accepted a position with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He spent years there serving the company in various roles. Chuck later accepted a sales position with True Manufacturing Company where he was one of the top salesmen with the company. Chuck eventually received the opportunity to be a plant manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Casper, Wyoming.
Chuck moved his family to Bryan, Texas in 1981 to open his own paint contracting business. He felt that Bryan would be a great place to for his family to prosper. He had a great love for Bryan, TX, and Texas A&M University that his father had instilled in him while growing up.
Chuck had a great passion for Texas A&M football and history. He particularly was enthusiastic about the history of the Civil War. His was most proud to be called “Dad” and “Grandpa”. He enjoyed coaching both youth and adult recreational sports. He also enjoyed being involved in the lives of his grandchildren and attending their many activities.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janis Schwartz; two sons, Charles Bryan Schwartz II, his wife Sherry and their children, Taylor and Gage; and Cory Dean Schwartz, his wife Cara, and their children, Kyle and Kameron; and a daughter, Kelly Stamm and her husband, Fred, and their family, of Hudson, TX; three brothers, Victor of Nebraska; Terry and Guy of Illinois; two sisters, Sylvia and Kathleen of Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lenus and Kathleen Schwartz; a brother, Randy Schwartz; and his grandparents, Charles and Essie May Schwartz, all of Alton, Illinois.
A time for family to receive friends will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Hillier Funeral Home. A service to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, also at Hillier.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77802.
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Bill Kodros
Chuck and I go way back. It was always a blast to talk or be with him. What a memory he had! History, people, players etc.. He loved his family and friends, and you were lucky to be counted as one of them. I was very lucky to have known him, and I will miss him. Debbie and I send our prayers to Jan and family, we are and will be thinking of you all.
Bill Kodros
Perry Coons
I remember Chuck as easy going and an enjoyable person to be with. I pray that his family finds comfort in great memories. R.I.P., Chuck
Perry Coons
Larry Donahue
I lost a good friend,our class lost a good friend and Texas A&M lost their #1 fan.
Chuck had a love of football that was special, he was a good football player, playing center for West Jr.. Alton High and even went out for football at a University at an age most would not think of, I think he told me he was close to 30 yrs. of age. Chuck played a position that normally was played by guys who were as big as trucks, in High school he played accross the line from a player from Collinsville who weighed in at a mere 400lbs, and thats the way it was for him, always out sized but never out fought. He studied the game and knew what stradegy to use on those big guys. Had Chuck been bigger who knows where his football love would have taken him, I'm guessing pretty far.
Like Bill said he had a good mind for sports history, the Civil War and kept up on what was going on with many of his classmates. How many of you could name the starting line up of the Cobden Apple knockers ( a very small H.S.basketball team that almost won the state tourney back when the little schools were thrown in the mix with the big schools) Chuck could name them along with many other facts. His knowledge of the Civil War put him on par with college Professors teaching the subject.
I will miss the calls from Chuck , as we would reminise the good old days, but I will always remember him as a friend and will think of him from time to time when watching sporting events and other reminders of him.
To Janis and the Family, My Wife and I send our condolences
Larry
Mike Smith
I wasn't a close friend of Chuck's but he was friend to everyone. He was always smiling and laughing. We both worked at Tri-City Grocery and he wrote in my Tatler, "I hope I get a raise soon so I will be making more than you make." We were making about $1.50 per hour then. I bought a greeting card for Chuck yersterday and planned to sent it today. Too bad. Rest in peace, friend.
Donna Atteberry (Crawford)
Good bye ole friend. I will remember you as a sweet person with a good heart to all man kind. I remember taking our family pets to your Dad to take care of, which he did very well. My sincere sympathy to Janis and your children. Sincerely, Donna