Gilbert  “Gib” Schwartz

Gorham, Kansas – Gilbert “Gib” Schwartz, age 103, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born July 21, 1909, on the family farm South of Gorham, Kansas, to Fred and Anne (Bushell) Schwartz.  He Married Cleo M. (Schritchfield) on June 1, 1938, in Gorham, Kansas.  She died September 16, 2010.

He was lifetime farmer and was one of the founders of the Gorham Community Church.  He enjoyed his family, friends, helping others and fishing.

Survivors include one daughter, Carol Legleiter and husband, Dennis, Gorham, KS; two granddaughters, Tina O’Connor, Victoria, KS, Tammi Leglieter, Gorham, KS; and one great grandson, Dayton Legleiter, Gorham, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister, Sylvia Baxter, and one grandson-in-law, John O’Connor.

Services are 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Gorham Community Church, 101 Clifford Street Gorham, Kansas  67640.  Burial at the Winterset Cemetery, South of Gorham, Kansas. Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 and from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, at the Gorham Community Church.

Memorials to the Gorham Community Church or the Winterset Cemetery. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected].