Max H. Schwarz
October 13, 1918 - May 8, 2015
Maximilian H. “Max” Schwarz, 96, died peacefully last Friday in a Sacramento hospital. He was born in Park, Kansas, one of thirteen children, and has lived in Sacramento for over 63 years. He worked as a Budget Analyst for the United States Government for more than 40 years before retiring in 1983. He was a veteran of both the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946 and United States Air Force in 1951. Max was a member of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish; the Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the Jesuit High School Boosters. Max was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Golden Empire Council; a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, and was a Silver Beaver Award recipient. Max is survived by Marie, his loving wife of 66 years, sons Paul (Gail), and Richard (Diane) Schwarz; sister Ida Pace; grandchildren Adam (Shastina), Kevin (Rochelle), Alexander, Leanne (Kenney), Laura & Ryan; great granddaughter Adelina, and one on the way. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic’s Church, 475 East “I” St., Benicia. Burial will follow in St. Dominic’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to the charity of your choice in Max’s name.
Maximilian H. “Max” Schwarz, 96, died peacefully last Friday in a Sacramento hospital. He was born in Park, Kansas, one of thirteen children, and has lived in Sacramento for over 63 years. He worked as a Budget Analyst for the... View Obituary & Service Information