Samuel M. Schwartz, 59, of rural Portland, IN, passed away at 12:02 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. of an aneurysm. He was born on Thursday, December 10, 1964, in Monroe, IN. to Menno R. & Mary N. (Wengerd) Schwartz.  He married Susan J.J.  Schwartz on May 8, 1986. Samuel was a Bearcreek Twp. farmer and did machinery repair. He was of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors include his wife, his mom, children, Amos S. (special friend, Esther Schwartz), Johnny S., Joseph S., Susan S., Katie S., Rosina S., Lydia S., all at home, Menno S.  (Lovina) Schwartz, Berne, IN, Samuel S. (Susan) Schwartz, Bryant, IN, Jacob S. (Sadie) Schwartz, Salem, IN, Daniel S. (Rachel) Schwartz, Bryant, IN, David S. (Lovina) Schwartz, Bryant, IN, Mary (Andy) Schmidt, Salem, IN, Lizzie (Marcus) Schwartz, Bryant, IN, Christina (Chris) Schmidt, Salem, IN, 41 grandchildren, 4 brothers - John M. (Becky) Schwartz, Berne, IN, Amos E. (Martha) Schwartz, Bryant, IN, David M. (Ida) Schwartz, Monroe, IN, Joe M.W. (Lydiann) Schwartz, LaGrange, IN, 2 sisters - Mary (William S.) Schwart, Grabill, IN, Elizabeth (Joe A.) Schmidt, Carlisle, KY, 1 brother-in-law - Melvin J. (Susie) Schwartz, Salem, IN, sister-in-law - Betz (Benjamin) Schwartz, Macy, IN, Clara (Neal Beery), Virginia, and numerous brother & sister in laws.

He was preceded in death by his father - Menno R. Schwartz, brothers - Noah M.  Schwartz, Menno M. Schwartz, Chris M. Schwartz, sisters - Rosie (Melvin) Schwartz, Christina Wickey, in-Law - Jacob I. & Lizzieann Schwartz, brother in-law- Ervin Wickey, and 1 Granddaughter.

Visitation will be at the Samuel M. Schwartz residence located at 4131 E. 500 N. Portland on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Funeral Services will be at the Samuel M. Schwartz residence at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 29, 2024 with William L. Christner officiating. Interment will follow in the Bearcreek Cemetery in Bryant.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com