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John “Jack” C. Schweitzer, 74

April 25, 2022

John “Jack” C. Schweitzer, 74, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Anna Boyd (Eckenrode) and Elmer Schweitzer. He was the beloved husband to Ann (Lauer) Schweitzer for over 52 years.

Jack was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. Following graduation, he received his BA degree from Franklin & Marshall College. He held various positions in auditing and HR throughout his 30+ year career at New Holland Machine. He was the previous President of Schoeneck Fire Company. He enjoyed bird watching and gardening. Jack loved to stay active and enjoyed skiing, biking, kayaking, and fishing. He was a member of the Lancaster Recreational Optimist Rifle Club where he participated in competitive rifle shooting. Growing up he and his family enjoyed visiting the 10-X Hunting Camp in the Sullivan County mountains. He and Ann enjoyed traveling and taking cruises. Jack was one of the most kind-hearted people you would ever meet.

Jack is survived by his wife, Ann; his siblings: Bill Schweitzer (husband of Joann) of Manheim and his sister Mary Anne Lewandowski (wife of Scott) of Ephrata; his nieces and nephews: Kendra, Alex, Kayla, John and James.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Fulton Theatre, https://thefulton.org/, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, https://www.michaeljfox.org/

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May 15, 2022

To Jack’s family and friends.  . .I send my deepest and sincere sympathy.  What a great man he was! I got the honor of being in his company while he came for weekly haircuts at Visible Expressions. I also have the pleasure of being in Ann’s company every few weeks.  Hugs and comfort!

May 14, 2022

I was very sad to learn of Jack’s passing.  We worked together at New Holland in the 1990’s where I saw how kind, caring and capable he was.  Ann and his entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Craig Waring

May 10, 2022

We are thinking of all of you today as you celebrate Jack’s life.  My parents were close friends with Elmer and Anne, and I grew up knowing Jack, Bill and Mary Anne when we lived in Lancaster, and after we moved to Connecticut and Rhode Island.  The memorial video brought back so many memories and reminded us of what a wonderful family you are.  We send our love to you all at this time with gratitude for your friendship. Jack was such a kind and gentle man, and we will miss him, as we do his parents.

May 09, 2022

Dear Ann, Bill & Joann, and Maryanne & Scott,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Jack. I only recently became more in touch with him through Facebook. And I am very sorry I am unable to be there for the funeral. With the little communication that I had with him I learned that he was a really wonderful guy. Love,
Lilikette Eckenrode 

May 09, 2022

So sorry for you loss.

May 06, 2022

Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear of Jack’s passing. He was alway such a joy to be around. Please know that I keep you and all the Schweitzer clan in my thoughts and prayers.
Please take care, Ann, hugs & love, 
Karen Ritchey
 

May 03, 2022

Ann, so sorry for your loss! Janis
 

May 03, 2022

To Ann – Sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully, time will allow you to move on with your life and be sustained by the many happy memories you have of your years with Jack.  I did not know Jack well, but I valued you as a friend and co-worker at St. Joseph’s Hospital and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Best Regards, Julie Marshall
 

May 03, 2022

So sorry for your loss Ann.I always thought of Jack as a friend not just a customer. Wilda also sends her condolences.                                   Michael Hackman

May 02, 2022

May 2, 2022
Dear Ann–
So sorry to learn of the death of Jack, whom I last saw at our LCHS reunion, where he had good stories about himself and your father-in-law, my father’s cousin-in-law. Jack was a great student and accomplished man, who will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies and preemptive apologies for being unable to attend Jack’s service, as we are living out of state at the moment.
With warm regards,
Joe Eckenrode
P.S. Tried, Ann, to find your postal address, but Google was not cooperative.

May 02, 2022

Our love and condolences to Ann, MaryAnn, Scott, Bill, Joann and family, and all other close friends and family of Jack from all sides of the tree, of which there must surely be too many for us to have kept track of. Our own experiences with Jack were undoubtedly limited compared to many who knew him and/or were privileged to count him as family, but they were never less than friendly and rewarding. In addition to all the other positive impressions his life has left on us, we thank him for all his work and research in maintaining the extended family history.
MaryAnn & André Eckenrode & family

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