Donald Lee Schwartz, 85, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at Pine Village. He was born March 15, 1937 in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of John and Christina M. (Kuhn) Schwartz.
Don graduated from Hoisington High School with the class of 1955. He later enlisted in the United States Navy where he served in active duty from 1955 to 1959. He was stationed on the U.S.S. Hornet. Don attained the rank of Yeoman third class. During the 1980’s, Don was given a special age waiver in order to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserves and was discharged honorably in January of 1986.
He was united in marriage to Anne Strine on November 24, 1958 in Seattle, Washington. She preceded him in death in 1970. Don later married Julie E. (Mahurin) Martin on June 26, 1970 in Seattle. She survives of their home. Don and Julie enjoyed 51 years of marriage and would have soon celebrated their 52nd anniversary this June.
Don was an office manager for rural and long haul trucking companies, Associated Transfer & Storage and Owl Transfer, both located in Seattle.
He enjoyed flower gardening and landscaping. Don took pride in painting his own home and enjoyed helping friends and family with their painting projects.
Other survivors include his four children, Donald (Julie) Martin of Chandler, AZ, Keta Schwartz of Yukon, OK, Richard (Hayley) Martin of Wenatchee, WA, and Carol Black of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Tom (Pat) Schwartz of Wichita; and sister, Theresa Murray of Kingman.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; sister, Betty Szmyd; brother, John Schwartz; and granddaughter, Kodi Martin.
Cremation is planned. Private family services will be held at a later date. Per Don’s wishes, his ashes will be scattered at Big Horn National Forest on Grey Bull Mountain in Wyoming. Condolences and sympathy cards may be sent in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.