Gary Schwartz, 73, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born July 7, 1952, in Green Bay to Irvin J. and Marcella K. (Lemke) Schwartz.

He married Mary Wall in 1978 at St. Agnes Church in Green Bay. Together they celebrated 46 years of marriage. At the age of fifteen Gary began working at Reiner's Market in Green Bay. He went on to work for the Little Rapids Paper Co., and he retired after working for nineteen years at Backgammon Pub and Restaurant in 2005. Over the years Gary enjoyed boating and waterskiing at Twin Bridge near Crivitz. In the fall he would bow hunt on the family property near Abrams. In winter he rode the snowmobile trails with relatives and friends. More recently his hobby was making homemade sausages, especially brats for summer meals, also kielbasa and potato sausage to share with friends.

He is survived by his wife Mary; siblings, Nancy Prehn, Bud (Roseann) Schwartz; nieces and nephews, Debbie Prehn, Bonnie (Altan) Vangalis, Laurie (Jim) Gerard, Bryan (Jaime) Schwartz; many great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Marcella; brother-in-law, Dick Prehn; also by his beloved dogs, Sheba, Sugar, Spice, and Tucker.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 11 AM to 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 22; Service to follow at 11:30 AM. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com .

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Gary may be made to benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society - Green Bay Campus. Online donations can be made at https://www.wihumane.org/donate