Charles Joseph Schwarz III D.D.S.,M.S

Dr. Charles J. Schwarz III D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Charles Schwarz passed away after an extended illness. He was born April 7, 1942 in Akron, Ohio the oldest of six children. Preceding him in death are his parents, Charles and Suzanne Schwarz, and his sister Deborah. His loving wife Karen, of 52 years, survives him, as well as his children Elizabeth (Mark) Little of Ventura, California, and Katherine (Nello) Teer of Alpharetta, Georgia. Also surviving him are siblings Germaine (Art) Shick, Diane (David) Gonis Popovich, Christine Schwarz, and Robert (Cindy) Schwarz. Multiple in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends will greatly miss this loving, humble, and kind man of tremendous faith. Chuck was a good husband and a good father to his family. He lived by the saying of Rev. Father Theodore Hesburgh who once said, “The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” His education included St. Sebastian Grade School, Archbishop Hoban High School, The University of Akron, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and The University of Illinois Master of Science program in Orthodontics. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander from 1967 to 1968 on the USS Independence (CVA-62) as a naval dentist. Professional organizations included the Optimist Club, the Akron Dental Society, and the Cleveland Orthodontic Society, for which he served as past president. Chuck practiced orthodontics in the Fairlawn, Ohio area for 37 years creating beautiful smiles. Prior to his retirement, Chuck enjoyed the family cottage, the hill country on Piedmont Lake, Ohio, Ohio State football games, weekly tennis matches, wonderful family vacations, several school reunions, and the lovely beaches of St. Augustine, Florida. Upon his retirement, he and Karen relocated to Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, where they quickly became active in their community. Chuck volunteered at the Wildflower Dental Clinic and the Habitat for Humanity at St. Anastasia Church. Furthering his God given ability in art, he relished in taking colored pencil classes and watercolor classes. His family and friends enjoyed receiving one of his yearly artistically created Christmas cards. Also in retirement, Chuck and Karen enjoyed trips around the country and the world, with many including family and friends. The family would like to thank his caregivers for their compassionate care of Chuck. Also thank you to the neighbors of Anastasia Dunes for their constant emotional and physical support of Chuck. Friends around the area are deeply appreciated. Words cannot express our gratitude for your ongoing friendship. Finally, the family thanks Community Hospice of St. Augustine, which was a blessing. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 31, 2022 at St. Hilary Church in Fairlawn, OH. Interment will follow the services at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron, OH. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A S., St. Augustine, Florida 32080 or to The University of Akron College of Nursing Schwarz Endowed Scholarship Trust, The University of Akron Foundation, 375 East Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44325. .

Charles Joseph Schwarz III D.D.S.,M.S

April 7, 1942 - October 22, 2022