Donald V. Schwartz, age 95, formerly of Lena, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Midwest Senior Care Community in Galena, IL, after a short battle with Alzheimer's.  He was born on February 19, 1928 on the family farm in Darlington, WI to Lewis and Victoria (Blackbourn) Schwartz.  He attended Lena High School.  He married Phyllis Reeder on September 13, 1945 in Lena and they were married 74 years before her passing in 2020. He worked at Commonwealth Edison in Freeport, IL for 40 years as a lineman, crew chief and later area foreman. After retirement Donald and Phyllis spent many wonderful years in Florida where he enjoyed playing cards with friends and golfing.  He loved to play video gaming machines, travel on bus trips to casinos, cruises to many exciting destinations and meeting new people who quickly became friends.  Donald was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed watching John Wayne movies. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL.

Donald is survived by his son Gregory (Jill) Schwartz of Hampton, VA; daughter Mary (Greg) Althof of Stockton, IL; five grandchildren - Briton (Kim) Schwartz of Virginia Beach, VA, Jason (Kimberly) Schwartz of Reston, VA, Derek (Adriana) Althof of Park City, UT, Nathan (Whitney) Althof of Stockton, IL, and Bryant Althof of Stockton, IL; three great grandchildren - Parker, Emmerson and Sophia Schwartz.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, parents, Lewis and Victoria Schwartz, and siblings, Mary Goebel, Wilma, Judy, Robert, Francis, Paul and Orvin.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.

The family would especially like to thank the staff at Prairie Ridge of Galena, Dr. Richard Farrell, the staff at Midwest Senior Care Community and the staff at Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and exceptional care of Donald.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Leamon Funeral Home, Lena and 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL.

Funeral Mass will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Luncheon will follow at the church.

Interment of Donald and Phyllis will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lena.