Gary Lee Schwartzkopf's Obituary
Gary Lee Schwartzkopf, 69 years of Red Bud, IL, passed away on July 31, 2025, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL. He was born September 14, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.
Gary was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Bud. He was a retired feed salesman from FS. Always donning a cowboy hat and boots, Gary loved living the country life and was a true cowboy at heart. He enjoyed watching old westerns, gardening and listening to country music. He was a past member of the Prairie du Rocher Saddle Club and supporter of the Monroe County Pork Producers. Gary could often be found at the local auctions, seeing what treasures he could find. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports.
Surviving are his two Children, Ben (Jill) Schwartzkopf and Lanie (Andy) Pensoneau; his seven Grandchildren, Brittney (Rhett Schlebach) Pensoneau, Taylor (Tyler Goclan) Pensoneau, Madison (Justin Howard) Pensoneau, Sage Pensoneau, Jackson Pensoneau, Lucas Schwartzkopf and Eve Schwartzkopf; Siblings, Cindy (Tom) Steele, Greg (Kali) Schwartzkopf and Brad Schwartzkopf; Brother-in-Law, Ken Markley; along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Wife, Faye Schwartzkopf; Parents, Cecil and Evelyn (Meyer) Schwartzkopf; In-Laws, Alvin and Genevieve (Deterding) Moeller; Sister, Kathy Markley.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL and Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran, Red Bud, IL. Services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Red Bud, IL, with Pastor Mark Winkelman officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the Red Bud High School Sports Boosters.
For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com
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