Richard A. Schartz, 89, of Pittsburg passed away at 3:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1936, in Pittsburg, the son of William and Emma (Bush) Schartz. He graduated from Crawford County High School in Cherokee.
On May 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to Alys Jo Allen in Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 2015.
Mr. Schartz worked as a butcher for Foodtown for twenty-seven years. He began his love for antiques in 1969, was the owner of The Browsery from 1975 until 1980. In 1986, he opened The Antique Shop on north Broadway. He loved dealing in antiques and was still involved, purchasing his last piece just two months ago.
Richard served in the United States National Guard for 8 years.
He had previously attended the Church of God of Holiness but most recently had attended Lighthouse Tabernacle.
Survivors include a son, Richard A. Schartz II (Diane) of North Carolina; a daughter, Kelly J. Hensley-Miller (Norm) of Pittsburg; a brother, Danny Schartz of Pittsburg; a sister, Melissa Lawrence of Scammon, KS; five grandchildren, Shannon Perry (Chris), Jimmy Hensley, Brandon Schartz (Kate), Meredith Walker (Mitch), and Miranda Schartz; six great-grandchildren, Jay Perry (MaKayla), John Perry, Nora Schartz, Margo Schartz, Luca Schartz, and Ada Schartz; and three great-great-grandchildren, James Perry, Grayson Perry, and Aspen Easterly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, Gene Schartz, Mickey Schartz, Timothy Schartz, and Dennis Schartz; and a sister, Nancy Schartz.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Brenner Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Family and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given to Boy’s Town. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.
