Harold Wayde SchwertFREMONT: Harold Wayde Schwert, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1944 in Lorain, OH, the son of Harold R. and Hazel (Ray) Schwert. Harold served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Julia Oldham on March 12, 1972 in Adrian, MI and she survives.Harold was a member of Rivers of Living Water Church and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed flower arranging, painting and yard work.Harold is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Julia Schwert, Fremont, OH; foster child, Jasin Belair, Toledo, OH; granddaughters, Chelsea Belair, Fremont, Oh and Adrienne Belair, Gastonia, NC; siblings, Gary (Sarah) Schwert, Delta, OH, Mary Lou Carter, Oak Harbor, OH, Lois Hurrell, Fremont, OH and Jeanne Torres, Hessville, OH; brother-in-law, Larry (Kathy) Oldham, Pataskala, OH and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 12:30 - 1:00 pm, with a Memorial Service beginning at 1:00 pm at Rivers of Living Water Ministries, 604 Howland St, Fremont, OH. Bishop Robert L. Jones will officiate.In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Rivers of Living Water Ministries or to the family.Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.comArrangements were entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory.