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Nelson Leroy Schwartz

Birth	:	21 Jun 1930 Ness City, Ness County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	2021 Dighton, Lane County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Dighton Cemetery, Dighton, Lane County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4832993, -100.4297028
Description	:	Nelson Leroy Schwartz was born on June 21, 1930 in Ness City to Alex and Adelia (Block) Schwartz. He passed on Friday, November 5, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. He married Elvera Koester on July 15, 1951 in Ness City. Nelson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dighton. He was raised on the farm and enlisted in the United States Marines in 1950 and served during the Korean Conflict. He was released from active duty in 1952 and stayed in the Marine Corps Reserves until being honorably discharged on August 22, 1959. Nelson acquired... Read More	Nelson Leroy Schwartz was born on June 21, 1930 in Ness City to Alex and Adelia (Block) Schwartz. He passed on Friday, November 5, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. He married Elvera Koester on July 15, 1951 in Ness City. Nelson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dighton. He was raised on the farm and enlisted in the United States Marines in 1950 and served during the Korean Conflict. He was released from active duty in 1952 and stayed in the Marine Corps Reserves until being honorably discharged on August 22, 1959. Nelson acquired the family farm after returning from overseas active duty. He was a lifelong farmer/ rancher as well as other entrepreneurial businesses, which included pushing/packing silage dozing business and achieving Platinum level in the Amway business. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling/ranger, auctioneering, riding horses especially in his younger years. He loved singing Gospel and country music. And if he wasn't singing he'd be yodeling. Nelson was a man who brought such joy to his family, neighbors, loved ones and all he met. He is survived by his Daughter- Marletta Schwartz of Dighton, Brother- Eugene Schwartz of Littleton, Colorado, Son-In-Law- Randy & Marla Evans of Dighton, Daughter-In-Law Mary Schwartz of Springfield, Missouri, 8 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Daughter- Marsha Evans, 2 Sons- Elwin Schwartz and Darrel Schwartz Grandson- Darek Evans, Great-Grandson- Tyler Long, Brother- Wilbert Schwartz and Sister- Nadine Goodman. Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 AM Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Dighton with Rev. Ken Bowden officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Nelson Schwartz Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com Boomhower Funeral Home 145 North Wichita, Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839 620-397-5792

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Nelson Leroy Schwartz's memorial is located at: Dighton Cemetery, Dighton, Lane County, USA.
When did Nelson Leroy Schwartz death?
Nelson Leroy Schwartz death on 2021 in Dighton, Lane County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.4832993
Longitude: -100.4297028

Family Members:

Parent

Alexander Schwartz Jr.

(1904 - 1967)

Marie Adelia “Tillie” Block Schwartz

(1907 - 2002)

Spouse

Elvera Marie Koester Schwartz

(1930 - 2015)

Siblings

Wilbert Jean Schwartz

(1928 - 2006)

Nadine Delores Schwartz Goodman

(1936 - 2021)

Children

Marsha Diane Schwartz Evans

(1952 - 2008)

Elwin Leroy Schwartz

(1954 - 2018)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 38.4832993, -100.4297028

2. Shields Cemetery
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6. Beeler Cemetery
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7. Thomas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3325005, -100.2718964

8. Healy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6131600, -100.6230900

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14. Alanthus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7731018, -100.2822037

15. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7655983, -100.6089020

16. Arnold Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6474991, -100.0468979

17. Eminence Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1464005, -100.5175018

18. North Star Cemetery
Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5219500, -99.9916800

19. Saint Ignatius Cemetery
Laird, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2956900, -100.0587500

20. Amish Cemetery
Arnold, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6814003, -100.0556030

21. Rauch Family Cemetery
Trego County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7086090, -100.0799100

22. Mishler Cemetery
Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3921300, -99.9910300

23. Kidderville Cemetery
Hodgeman County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1903000, -100.1541977

24. Morning Star Cemetery
Gove County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8431015, -100.3349991