Donald Leslie Schwitz, 84, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at his residence.

Don was a 1943 graduate of Bosse High School. The owner and operator of an upholstery business called Specialty Decorators, Don was creative and talented. Don also worked in maintenance at Welborn Hospital. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Active with the Boy Scouts as a leader, Don liked taking the scouts and his family on camping trips. He loved working on automobiles in his garage during his free time. Don was a loving father and grandfather.

Surviving are daughter, Deborah Martin; son, Terry Schwitz and his wife, Diane both of Mt. Vernon, IL; sons, Bill Schwitz, Donald Schwitz, Edward Schwitz and his wife, Jo Nell, Kenneth Schwitz; stepdaughters, Marcia McAtee and Pam Daniels and her husband, Jim all of Evansville, IN; brother, Alan Lindal Schwitz and his wife, Iris, of Indianapolis, IN; brother, Randall Schwitz and his wife, Jane, of Ga.; grandchildren, Tony Wielt, Jamie Wielt, Vanessa Westerfield, Robert Schwitz, Megan Schwitz, Leslie Shadrick, Jennifer Schwitz, Angela Liegner, Samuel Schwitz; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Lavern (Durham) Schwitz, son, Jerry Schwitz, parents, Jewel (Hart) and Samuel Schwitz, sisters, Margie Ashley and Mary Nell Heavy and a brother, Samuel Schwitz.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., with Pastor Joe Easley officiating. Private burial services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

May 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Jyllian Ramsey & Family

May 15th, 2009
Just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. Diane Fowler

May 15th, 2009
Friends like the Schwitz family come into our lives only once in a lifetime. To Donnie, Terry, Debbie, Ed, Kenny, Bill -- also Marcia,Pam, the inlaws and grandchildren -- please know that you have my deepest sympathy. When I heard earlier today about Don's leaving you, my heart sank for all of you. First, because he will be sorely missed by many and, secondly, because I cannot be with you at this time since I'm in Chicago for a grandson's graduation on Sunday. Always know that your loving care for Don made his life much richer and fuller. In sympathy, Margaret Alsman

May 15th, 2009
Donnie and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will always remember the two of you together years ago at Welborn Hospital, and then always seeing you together at the upholstery shop. It was just natural seeing the two of you together - what wonderful memories you will always have. Valerie and Ron Richardson, Jasper Alabama

May 16th, 2009
We wish to express our sympathy to your family during this difficult time. We are thinking of you and praying for you as you experience the loss of your loved one. Your memories will live on forever. The Browning Family and Staff.