Arnold William Schwarz, Jr.

Arnold William Schwarz, Jr., age 92, of Manitowoc passed away early Friday morning, October 28, 2022 at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Arnold was born on July 20, 1930, in Manitowoc son of the late Arnold W. and Mabel J. (Grunn) Schwarz Sr. He was a 1949 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Arnold served in the United States Air Force from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1955 reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. On August 13, 1955 he married the former Mary Jane Manney in St. Charles Missouri. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2004. Arnold worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 35 years retiring in 1990. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He enjoyed aviation, camping, fishing and an occasional trip to the casino.

He is survived by his three children: Mary Lynn (Paul G. “Butch”) Menges, Manitowoc, Randy Schwarz, Green Bay, Cheryl Ann Goodman and significant other, Jim Bloedorn, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren: Trina Menges and significant other, Griff, Rachael (Adam) Crawford, Andrea Menges, Michael (Stephanie) Menges, Derek Goodman, Shana Goodman and significant other, Mark, Arron (Jordan) Glish, and Sophie Riebe; eleven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Arnold and Mabel Schwarz Sr. and his wife: Mary Jane Schwarz.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at First Lutheran Church, 521 North 8th Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Andy Wendle will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc location, is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice and especially Teri, Stephanie and Rachel for all their loving compassionate care given to Dad.

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