“Though I only knew Mike for less than three years, he always made me feel like an old friend. I shall miss his deep voice, his great smile, the...Read More » ”
1 of 74 | Posted by: Lynne O'Brien - Plymouth, IN

“So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Every single time Mike came into the library he always wore a smile and had kind words. We...Read More » ”
2 of 74 | Posted by: Susie Reinholt - Plymouth, IN

“Donna, Leslie, Amy and family, May you find comfort in loving memories of the beautiful life that has passed. May you find peace in the assurance...Read More » ”
3 of 74 | Posted by: Lenore Jones - Plymouth, IN

“You will be missed greatly. You were the best teacher ever and made class so much fun! My heart goes out to your family. May God's peace be with...Read More » ”
4 of 74 | Posted by: Janell Hartle - Fort Wayne, IN

“Former student at CCHS 1977 May God bless & comfort you at this time of sorrow. ”
5 of 74 | Posted by: Robin Kirkland Minix - Kewanna, IN

“We are so sorry to hear of your loss and wish to express our condolences. After losing a son many years ago, my best advice is to stay busy (do I...Read More » ”
6 of 74 | Posted by: maxine montgomery - lebanon, IN

“he will be greatly missed in this world, but honored in the next! ”
7 of 74 | Posted by: Scarlett and Bob Dowdy - Mt. airy, NC

“Donna, Leslie and Amy, I'll always remember when I was broadcasting Culver High School games on WKVI that the darn field announcer always sounded...Read More » ”
8 of 74 | Posted by: Harold Welter - Knox, IN

“Mr. Schwartz was a wonderful person. He taught me to be patient with myself and that I could succeed in anything I desired. He was a great teacher...Read More » ”
9 of 74 | Posted by: Michelle - Culver, IN

“Ahh... "Bob" you had to go and get there first, eh? Congratulations on "finishing the Race." You will be missed! You taught us all so much, even in...Read More » ”
10 of 74 | Posted by: Ginger (Ulery) Bansen - Chico, CA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We will certainly miss Mike walking by our home on summer evenings. May he RIP. ”
11 of 74 | Posted by: David & Linda Zeider - Plymouth, IN

“To Mike's family: You have my deepest sympathy in your loss. Mike will be missed by all who knew him. ”
12 of 74 | Posted by: Kay Hyland - Culver, IN

“Dear Schwartz Family, The Class of '79 would like to send our deepest sympathy to you at the passing of Mr. Schwartz. What a wonderful class...Read More » ”
13 of 74 | Posted by: Kelly Young - Culver, IN

“Leslie, Amy & Donna: Thoughts and prayers to you from The Senter Family. Mike was one of a kind and a true friend. We had some great times...Read More » ”
14 of 74 | Posted by: Mark Senter - Plymouth, IN

“Way too young. When I read a few days ago that a Mike Schwartz had passed away, I thought to myself, "It can not be the Mike I know from Culver...Read More » ”
15 of 74 | Posted by: Judith M. Price - Portage, IN

“I'm so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Even though our life paths diverged in adulthood and we did not talk near as much as we should've, I...Read More » ”
16 of 74 | Posted by: Roger Mason - Austin, TX

“Donna and Girls, Lorin and Dorothy, I was saddened to hear about the passing of Mike. We all know he is no longer suffering or in pain but the loss...Read More » ”
17 of 74 | Posted by: Kris Bushee - Bluffton, IN

“It was good to get reconnected with Mike a couple of years ago. We had such fun as Tevye and Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof and being in the band...Read More » ”
18 of 74 | Posted by: Mark Masterson - Beavercreek, OH

“Mr. Schwartz taught me about computers, business, marketing and even a little about fantasy baseball... He inspired and motivated me as a student. ...Read More » ”
19 of 74 | Posted by: Dayna Kelsey - Colorado Springs, CO

“Loren and Dorothy, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed playing with Mike as we were growing up in the 50's. May God grant you and...Read More » ”
20 of 74 | Posted by: Larry & Laurie Tarr - Huntsville, AL

“Dear Family, Although we didn't know Michael personally, we knew his parents and they knew us from the time we were born. Lorin was our piano...Read More » ”
21 of 74 | Posted by: Tom and Nancy Haiflich - Palmyra, PA

“"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the...Read More » ”
22 of 74 | Posted by: April and Jeff Boomershine - IN

“I doublt that you will know me. I just remember you and your husband as customers when I worked at The Cross Walk bookstore and from seeing you...Read More » ”
23 of 74 | Posted by: connie nicholl - plymouth, IN

“Donna and Girls, I was saddened to hear the news. Though I haven't seen Mr. Schwartz in years, I have such wonderful memories of him being my...Read More » ”
24 of 74 | Posted by: Lisa Huber-Guyse - Lakeville, IN

“"......and in the middle at 6 foot 7 number 52 Big Jim Keller" His way of calling basketball games will never be repeated. The few times I started...Read More » ”
25 of 74 | Posted by: Jim Keller - Anderson, IN

“Lorin & Dorothy, We wish to extend to you our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son Mike. May God grant all of you peace and comfort during...Read More » ”
26 of 74 | Posted by: Bruce & Linda Myers - Fort Wayne, IN

“Our hearts go out to the Schwartz family in this hour of sadness. Though we did not know Michael well, his parents were dear and close friends for...Read More » ”
27 of 74 | Posted by: Guy / Lois Shutt - Kentland, IN

“Please know you have our heartfelt sympathy... Mike was a wonderful person with something funny always rolling off his lips... You are being held up...Read More » ”
28 of 74 | Posted by: Tracy and Jim Casey - Morganton, NC

“Mike was an amazing teacher. One of my favorites. ALSO was quite an actor in the Maxinkuckee Players. I always had a great time in the shows with him...Read More » ”
29 of 74 | Posted by: Jesse Warner - Kansas City, MO

“Mr Schwartz was a great teacher and a good friend !I will miss him! ”
30 of 74 | Posted by: Steven J Arthurhultz - Houston, TX

“I was so sad to hear about Mr. Schwartz's passing. He was a great coach and teacher. He will be missed by all. ”
31 of 74 | Posted by: Debra Penksa Hinkleman - IN

“Donna and family I remember back to 1978 and arriving in Culver and this special couple who took me under their wings. So many memories over the...Read More » ”
32 of 74 | Posted by: Denise Jenkins Smith - IN

“Dear Schwartz family, Mr. Schwartz was my favorite teacher in school. He was always interested in you and what was going on in your life and that...Read More » ”
33 of 74 | Posted by: Kristi Cox - Chicago, IL

“Mike was an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend. I worked with Mike when I was the State Advisor for BPA and nobody could put things into perspective...Read More » ”
34 of 74 | Posted by: Melissa Abriani Banks - IN

“To the family of Mr. Schwartz, We both have fond memories of Mr. Schwartz golfing, teaching, patting you on the back, keeping you in line and...Read More » ”
35 of 74 | Posted by: Kevin and Chastity Keller - IN

“I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. I have been the Adams Central BPA Advisor for 13 years and have had the opportunity to work with Mike...Read More » ”
36 of 74 | Posted by: Sharilyn Boots - Bluffton, IN

“I am so very fortunate to have gotten to know Mike 5 years ago when I was hired as a teacher and BPA sponsor at Plymouth. I remember the first time...Read More » ”
37 of 74 | Posted by: Shari Bloom - Plymouth, IN

“I had the great previlidge of walking with Mike in the survivors lap during the Relay for Life last spring. He and his family are great friends and...Read More » ”
38 of 74 | Posted by: Nancy Frye - Plymouth, IN

“Although we don't always understand why things happen as they do, We must have faith that,in time, God will give us the answers. I drove the Girls...Read More » ”
39 of 74 | Posted by: Don Hirsch - Monterey, IN

“My thoughts and prayers to family and friends....Mr. Schwartz will always have a special place in our hearts....One looks back with appreciation to...Read More » ”
40 of 74 | Posted by: Angie Fox - Destin, FL

“Mr. Schwartz was an amazing guy,husband,father, and teacher. I will greatly miss him. I am so sorry Mrs. Schwartz and girls for your loss. Your dad...Read More » ”
41 of 74 | Posted by: Mary Q. King - IN

“To the family of Mike Schwartz, I have so many great memories of Mr. Schwartz from the business law class to the typing class I took with him. He...Read More » ”
42 of 74 | Posted by: Stephanie Stutzman Bird - Albany, OR

“As the new Mathematics Teacher across the hall from Mike (2008-2009), I got to know him very well. He was such an inspiration not only as a teacher...Read More » ”
43 of 74 | Posted by: Lisa Marek - Plymouth, IN

“I first met Mike when we were freshman in high school. Over the years in band I grew to know Mike as a caring person who had a sense of humor like...Read More » ”
44 of 74 | Posted by: Joe Kellogg - Rossville, IN

“Mike always loved coming into Homemade to Go for clam chowder. He was a loving, kind man and will be missed. I will especially miss his smile. ”
45 of 74 | Posted by: Angie Rice - Plymouth, IN

“Mike was a great teacher and super support of the girl's volleyball team even when I was in the team in 1978. Your in my prayers and Mike is at peace ”
46 of 74 | Posted by: Karen Kowatch - Casselberry, FL

“What a kind, funny, wonderful man. He was always so patient with his students. He taught me alot about buisness. Thanks to him and his wonderful...Read More » ”
47 of 74 | Posted by: Kari Siple - Pensacola, FL

“My heart aches for your loss. Mike was a great friend to me and a wonderful teacher for my children. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers....Read More » ”
48 of 74 | Posted by: Debbie Noel - Culver, IN

“Mrs. Schwartz and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Schwartz's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers and was such a kind compassionate...Read More » ”
49 of 74 | Posted by: JUDY DANCY - ROCHESTER, IN

“Donna, Amy and Leslie and family, A simple Orange Mug will always be my reminder of the caring, fun and generous man we all knew and loved. It was...Read More » ”
50 of 74 | Posted by: Janet Blake - Gaylord,, MI

“I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike through BPA. He was a very special person who will be missed by everyone. I know he touched so...Read More » ”
51 of 74 | Posted by: Debbie Davidson - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Mrs. Schwartz; My condolences to you and your family. Mr. Schwartz was a great Business Ed teacher. May your memories of Mr. Schwartz keep...Read More » ”
52 of 74 | Posted by: Caroline Coy - Elkhart, IN

“We are deeply saddened by the news of Mike's passing. He was a truly dedicated man to his family and to BPA. Sincerely, Jennifer and Alan Kern ...Read More » ”
53 of 74 | Posted by: Jennifer Kern - Huntingburg, IN

“What a great man, teacher and coach. His legacy will live on through those he touched. ”
54 of 74 | Posted by: Bonnie Mevis - Culver, IN

“Mr. Schwartz was an amazing teacher, coach, and class sponsor! He had a way of developing student leaders and I am very thankful that our paths...Read More » ”
55 of 74 | Posted by: Chris Keyser Krull - Brownsburg, IN

“I wanted to express my condolences to the family. I was a former student and remember Mr. Schwartz fondly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
56 of 74 | Posted by: Shelley Keller Fortner - IN

“To the schwartz family: I wanted to give my deepest condolences regarding your loss. I was priveledged to have been a student of Mr. Schwartz. I...Read More » ”
57 of 74 | Posted by: Vanessa McCain - Indianapolis, IN

“Great man, great friend, great cousin. and what most people don't know, he was an outstanding whiffle ball player in his day. He was voted into the...Read More » ”
58 of 74 | Posted by: Tim Schwartz - Fort Wayne, IN

“God will comfort you in your time of need. He is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. He will carry you through. Be blessed. The Mayfields ”
59 of 74 | Posted by: Mark mayfield - Fort worth, TX

“May you find comfort and strength from our Lord Jesus Christ in these difficult days ahead. Mike was a BPA colleague and a wonderful person to know....Read More » ”
60 of 74 | Posted by: Becky Gierke - Chesterton, IN

“I worked with Mike for years working with high school students in BPA (Business Professionals of America). Donna has always been so sweet and patient...Read More » ”
61 of 74 | Posted by: Steve Waldeck - Warsaw, IN

“I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I graduated from Culver High School in 1987 and remember Mike. He was a wonderful...Read More » ”
62 of 74 | Posted by: Karen Tokarz - Westfield, IN

“While our contact over the years - since 1977 when I left Ball State - has been mostly long-distance, I am priviledged to have known Mike or 'Coach'...Read More » ”
63 of 74 | Posted by: Paul Jahr - Milledgeville, GA

“I remember Mike from 20 some years ago and thought the world of him. May God bring comfort to the family and rejoice that he is now in a perfect...Read More » ”
64 of 74 | Posted by: Rick Derf - Grand Haven, MI

“Our deepest sympathy from the Bremen Business Department. Mike was a great man and will truly be missed. Praying God's comfort on the family ”
65 of 74 | Posted by: Amber Reed - Bremen, IN

“We cry with you, Donna, Leslie, Amy and family. Mike will be missed so very much. He was brave as he fought for life, and steadfast in his faith. ...Read More » ”
66 of 74 | Posted by: Barbara & Ralph Winters - Culver, IN

“One of my favorite memories of Mike was our quest to find the best BBQ ribs in the area. Many times while dining out together we would order rib...Read More » ”
67 of 74 | Posted by: Don Ecker Jr. - Plymouth, IN

“All my sympathy to Mike's family and friends. He will be missed. He gave a wonderful testimony of his faith to so many people. Deepest sympathy...Read More » ”
68 of 74 | Posted by: Marizetta Kenney - Culver, IN

“Mike will be missed by his many friends in BPA and in Business Education. He was a very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and...Read More » ”
69 of 74 | Posted by: Barbara Beadle - Indianapolis, IN

“Mike was a very good man. From the moment I met him, I just knew he had a good heart. The way he would light up while playing with Charlie was...Read More » ”
70 of 74 | Posted by: Ashley Trejo - Beech Grove, IN

“Donna, Les & Amy: We are so saddened and our hearts hurt for all of you. Mike was such a special person and he touched the lives of so many that I...Read More » ”
71 of 74 | Posted by: Bill & Shirley Hilliard - AL

“My Prayers go out to you Mrs Schwarts and family. HE has been a big name in our family now for 2 generations. He was my teacher and my 3 kids Candice...Read More » ”
72 of 74 | Posted by: Joesph Dilts - IN

“Sorry to learn about the loss of Mike. We wish to extend our sympathy to all members of the family. I'm not sure what we can do, but please let us...Read More » ”
73 of 74 | Posted by: Tom & Bonnie Schmidt - Culver, IN

“You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss and understand Mike was a very good man. May you find peace in...Read More » ”
74 of 74 | Posted by: The Ford Family - Decatur, IN