Russell (Bud) James Schwartz, 75, passed away peacefully May 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Burlington, WI on August 6, 1946, he was the son of Beatrice (nee: Haldeman) and Duane Hall.  Most of his life was spent in the Burlington area, graduating from Burlington High School.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and fought in Vietnam.  On August 30, 1986, he was united in marriage to Veronica Kammer, in Lyons, WI.  They made their home in Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake, IL, before permanently moving back to the Waterford area in 1998.  Russ was a loving husband, father and grandfather, an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing with his children and watching football.

Russ is survived by his wife Veronica, children; Sherry (Travis) Luedtke, Cindy (Joe) Behm, Kevin Schwartz and Kimberly Schwartz; grandchildren, Isabella Parrilli, Dalton Parrilli, Paige Behm and Lacey Behm; great grandson, Vinnie Parrilli; siblings, Wayne (Arlene) Zarnstorff, Mary Jane Brunet and Karlyn St. Clair; brother in-laws, John (Karen) Kammer, Mike (Fran) Kammer and Paul Kammer.

Russ was proceeded in death by his parents, mother in-law, MaryAnn Kammer, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

Visitation with the family will be held at the funeral home on June 3 from 10:00 am - 12:00pm. Funeral services to follow at noon. Burial to immediately follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Solon Mills, IL.