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SCHWARTZENTRUBER: John “Jay” James
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SCHWARTZENTRUBER: Unexpectedly, at his residence in London, John “Jay” James Schwartzentruber of London, formerly of Exeter & Zurich, age 68. Cherished brother of Lynn & Bob Snell of Centralia and Grace Parsons of Belleville. Predeceased by his parents Betty (Huston), step mom Lorraine (Smith) & Orlen Daniel Schwartzentruber, his sister Dale Schwartzentruber and infant brother Wayne Schwartzentruber. At families request cremation has taken place and a private family Graveside Service will be held at the Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Goshen Line, Zurich. Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
So many memories of Jay through the years.
Lynn, Grace please accept our sympathies.
Patti & Jamie Hunt
Im very sorry for your loss many child hood memories
Lynn, Bob, Grace and families, heartfelt condolences on Jay’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs.
Lynn , Bob and Grace
Sending my condolences to you on the passing of Jay .Rest in peace John
Ken Oesch
So sorry to hear of Jays passing remember Jay from Zurich bowling alley setting up pins I can still se his laughing eyes and hear his laugh. May he RIP
Lynn & Bob,
Please accept our very deepest sympathy at your loss. May you find comfort in the words of your friends and the memories of your heart. God Bless.
Ray and Judy Mills
Sorry to hear of Jay passing
My condolences to all
Jim Oesch
Our sincere condolences to all of Jays family. Many great memories of him in the Zurich days
Rest in Peace Jay
My sympathy to Jay’s family in his passing. I remember Jay well from my Zurich and Exeter days. Jay was always helpful to others in every situation. I especially remember any time there was a need or even a possible need for “first aid” to others in the community, Jay would appear seemingly from nowhere and flash his St. John Ambulance card and offer his services. He sure knew what to do as well! My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, remembers Jay from him coming into our store (Heimrich’s Stationery & Gifts) over the years and wishes to pass along her sympathy as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Rest in peace Jay.
Mark Heimrich
Sorry for your loss, Jay was no stranger to the Overholt family, my father Willy was like a second father to him. That picture of him was the Jay I remember I am sure he even played the part of Santa one year for our Christmas. May he rest in peace and I’m sure he will be looking forward to seeing our dad again, Fly high our old friend.
The Schwatzentrubers were a pivotal part my families “growing up”. I can’t imagine how my upbringing would have turned out without them. Jay was always there to help others. I know he taught me how to fix my bike, cut grass without blowing on the flowerbeds and even fix the lawnmower.
Rest in peace Jay.
Sincerely
David Smith
Lynn & Bob. Sending deepest condolences on the passing of Jay.
Sue Riley
Lynn, Bob, and family,
Sorry to read of Jays passing. Sending our condolences. Treasure your memories of Jay.
Rob and Sandi
Sending our deepest sympathies to all of Jay’s Family. Remember Jay well from his younger days in Zurich.
My condolences Lynn and Grace and families
Jay was aleays helping someone,a good guy!He was much too young to leave you. Sincerely Donna
Lyn, Bob Grace and families
Sorry to hear of Jae’s passing. He was definitely a pillar in the community. Everyone in the community knew him. He could be at one end of town and the other end with in minutes. He was Santa at mom and dad’s a few times also for our kids.
RIP Jae.
So sorry for your loss
Sending Jay’s family my condolences. Jay was a distinct part of our neighborhood. Stopped in for frequent visits on Rosalie St.
My condolences to Jay’s family. I went to school with him and remember the family well.
Martha Neeb
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Sincere sympathy to Jay’s family, I remember him so well as a young boy. His mother Betty and my mother were friends wishing you God’s peace, comfort and strength.