The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

William Henry Schwarze, 84, of Cathlamet, died May 20, 2016 at Park Royal Nursing Home in Longview.

He was born November 6, 1931 in Tamaroa, IL to Gottlieb and Charlotte Schwarze.

He served in the Army and married Marie on August 6, 1960 in Albany, NY.

Bill moved to Cathlamet in 1975. He proudly served as mayor and as a member of the council for the Town of Cathlamet for many years. He loved the community and enjoyed participating in community events, especially the Friends of Skamokawa play and Bald Eagle Days festivities.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years; daughter Erin (Jim) Wilson; sons Eric Schwarze and Steven Schwarze; granddaughters Samantha (Mike) Wright, and Meagan (Brandon) Johnson; great grandsons Trent, Owen and Nolan; great granddaughter Brooke; sister Louise and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Anne and Pauline and brother Henry.

The family thanks the staff at Park Royal Nursing Home for their loving care.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Wahkiakum Fire District #4, PO Box 766, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or the Cathlamet Ambulance, 255 2nd St. Cathlamet, WA 98612.