Wayne Lester Schwartz passed away on August 22, 2016, at home.  He was born on June 18,1932 to Lester and Viola Schwartz.
Wayne was a graduate of Elgin High School, and he worked at Simpson Electric.  In his free time, Wayne loved to watch the circus and was a member of Circus Fans of America, Tent 71.

Wayne is survived by his cousins, Steven (Linda M.) Burns of Indiana,  Linda Burns of Missouri,  Ron (Corry) Cole of Missouri; many cousins and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 12:00p.m. to time of service at 2:00p.m. at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St, Elgin IL 60120.  Interment will be private at Lakewood Memorial Park Elgin, IL.  For more information call 847-741-1128 or visit