Charles Henry Schwartz, 73, of Zolfo Springs, passed away on April 19, 2010 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 23, 1937, and had been a Hardee County resident for 31 years, coming from Bradenton. He served in the U.S. Army and was a shipping clerk for United Agriculture Products. He was a Baptist, a Potawatomi Indian, and a member of the Citizen Band of the Potawatomi Nation. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Homer C. Schwartz and Charlyne Hastings Schwartz, his son Robert C. "Bobby" Schwartz, and siblings Donald R. Schwartz, Sr., and Darlene "Sue" Dodrill. Survivors include his wife, Marie Schwartz of Zolfo Springs; 3 sons, Edward James Schwartz (Ann) of Wauchula, Michael Schwartz of Oklahoma, and Allen Charles Dixson of Brandon, 1 daughter, Sue Schwartz of Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Camille Schwartz, Michael Schwartz, Clayton Schwartz and Heather Schwartz. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Graveside services will be announced.