James L Schwarz

February 14, 1928 - May 21, 2019

Schwarz, James Age 91, born February 14, 1928, died peacefully Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, graduating from West High School in 1946. After serving 2 years in Korea, building roads for the Army, he attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a BS in Business. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Radonna; daughter, Kelly Kyriacopoulos; son Kurt; grandchildren Casey, Ben, and Sarah Kyriacopoulos; brothers John and Dick; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A longtime member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Edina, he was a committed follower of Jesus Christ. His vocation was financial and investment counseling. Jim's hobbies included reading, especially military and aviation history, and traveling. With Radonna he visited all fifty states, all seven continents and over one hundred countries. He loved to play cribbage and bingo. He was an enthusiastic volunteer and was especially pleased with his position as a chaplain at the N. C. Little Memorial Hospice. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 5th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Washburn McReavy in Edina. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 6th at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Edina, followed by a reception at the Edina Country Club. In lieu of flowers, Jim requested donations be sent to the James and Radonna Schwarz Fund at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4439 W. 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Funds will be used for bringing special speakers and events to the church to deepen peoples' faith. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996