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John Schwarzendruber Obituary
DUNLAP - John W. Schwarzendruber, 72, of Austin, TX, formerly of Dunlap, Peoria and Canton, IL, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at Texas NeuroRehab Center in Austin, TX.
He was born March 3, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to the late William and Arlene Schwarzendruber. He was a 1966 Sociology graduate of Goshen College, where he met Rachel Yoder. They married on August 7, 1965.
John is survived by his wife, Rachel; their sons, Gregory (Kara) Schwarzendruber of Austin, TX, and Matthew Schwarzendruber of Peoria, IL; daughter, Heidi (Jacob) Jeremiah of Arlington Heights, IL; four grandchildren, whom brought him great joy; and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
A funeral service will be held for John at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017, at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the Parkinson's Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org; or American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org.
Condolences may be left at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.
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Kristi (Bowlin) Hoyle
July 1, 2017
I am so sorry to read of John's passing. My most sincere sympathies to the entire family. He was one of those dads all of the kids at First Baptist knew they could count on at any time, a truly great man.
William and Connie Salsbery
February 8, 2017
Dear Rachel and family,
So many years have passed since we were at First Baptist in Canton, but time has not dimmed the fond memories we have of you and John. We spent a very special three years worshipping and sharing life together with our young families. The news of John's passing saddens us and we pray the Comforter will fill you with His peace and grace now and in the days ahead.
Maralyn Curry
January 30, 2017
My sincere sympathy to you, Rachel, and all the family. I have such good memories of our times together in Canton.
Anita Reinertsen
January 28, 2017
Rachel, Raoul and I were so sorry to read of John's death. We have lost touch, but you and all are in our thoughts and prayers. John was such a special person. What wonderful memories. God bless you. All our love. Anita
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Bob and Vicki Klutts
January 28, 2017
Rachel and Family, Our sincerest sympathies on John's passing. While we haven't been in touch recently, we still hurt for the loss of your husband and dad. Many fond memories as a church family bringing up our kids together. We pray for your comfort in this hard time.
January 28, 2017
Rachel, I am sad for you. I think of you often. Jean
Carolynsue Wolf
January 27, 2017
Dearest Rachel and family. I just want you to know how saddened Susie, Kevin and I are at learning of John's death. This was a real shock. We have all talked about the days at Canton at the Baptist Church. These were special memories. Want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time, and may our Loving Lord provide you comfort.
Love and God's blessings
Carolynsue Wolf, Susie Beyer, and Kevin Jones
Paul and Roberta Reber
January 27, 2017
Rachel, Greg, Matt, Heidi and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. We have many fond memories of our families growing up together in Canton. Greg and Deanne, Matt and Mike, Heidi and Dawn and of course Laura and Sparky all provided many of those great memories. We appreciate the positive influence the entire Schwarzendruber family has been on our lives. It was a blessing to have such great Christian friends like you and John for support as we raised our families together. We know that John and your family have great faith and you will see him again to spend eternity together.
In Christ,
Your friends
Gary and Susan Barnhart
January 27, 2017
Rachel, Greg, Matthew, and Heidi,
I am so sorry about the loss of such a great man. When I think of all of you the memories of John's kind heart, instant smile, feeling of calm that he brought to those atound him, and quick sense of wit come flooding over me in every event we shared together as "the First Baptist family". You are in my thoughts and prayers.
R Flynn
January 26, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss . Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow , my prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with loved ones on the earth , never having to say goodbye again . For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that his Father intended it to be . I have gained comfort and strength from this promise , may your family do the same .
Shirley Camp
January 26, 2017
Rachel, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I am thinking of you and your family. Take care.
Bruce Friar
January 26, 2017
John was an awesome guy who I remember always having a big smile and something nice to say about everyone and everything. I truly enjoyed the times we spent together. Rest in peace John. You will be truly missed.
Connie boone
January 26, 2017
Matt I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that I love you very much and am thinking of you and your family. Take care.
Romer & Bruce
January 26, 2017
Our deepest condolences. We were fortunate to have met him a few times. We are thinking of you guys. May god bless you and your family.
Maria Tedder
January 25, 2017
My deepest condolences on John's passing. There is no doubt that he loved his family dearly and the feeling was mutual.
Julie (Bantz) Wilson
January 25, 2017
Feeling your pain with the news of John's passing. He was always delightful and funny. You all meant so much to me in our brief time together and felt like my second family. Sending love and comfort to all of you.
Cathy Sun
January 25, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Joe Bantz
January 25, 2017
Thank you, Rachel, Greg, Matthew, and Heidi, for sharing your dad with me and the youth group during my formitive high school years in Canton. The time he invested, the words he shared, the love of Christ that he demonstrated, all helped form me into the man I am today. It is his model that I seek to emulate now, as I try to pass that legacy on to my high school boys!
Regina Jones
January 25, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff Bantz
January 25, 2017
Rachel, Greg, Matt, Heidi - there are no words to express how much you all as a family have meant to us over the years. Even now, I can hear John's kind laugh and see his loving eyes. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
January 24, 2017
John brought kindness and humor to those around him. We will miss his unique view of the world and his unlimited knowledge of trivia. We are saddened by his passing and extend deep sympathy to Rachel, Greg, Matt and Heide and their families.
Dave and Rosanna Wilson
Jim, Lynn & Natalee Jeremiah
January 24, 2017
We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Nancy Rabel
January 24, 2017
Rachel, Greg, Matt and families-
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Barb & John Grant
January 24, 2017
Rachel, Greg and family, Matt and family, Heidi and family,
We are saddened to hear about John's passing. He fought the good fight and is now receiving his reward. We thought a lot of John and always enjoyed his fun sense of humor. You are in our prayers during this time of loss.
January 24, 2017
I was privileged to know John, unfortunately, not long enough. He had such a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. It was easy to see how much he loved his family. I am so sorry for your loss. Carole Wright
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