Obituary

Daniel Swartz

March 26, 1952 - November 1, 2025

Daniel Swartz passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 73 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Daniel Harry Swartz was born on March 26, 1952 at Walter Reed Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. He lived most of his life in Fargo, North Dakota Daniel graduated from Fargo North High School in 1970. In 2006, he graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in both Accounting and Construction Management.

Daniel loved to garden, he doted on his collection of perennials and bountiful annual vegetable garden. His point of pride was his brilliantly lush grass every spring, summer and fall. Beyond gardening, Daniel shared a passion for live and recorded music, baking a variety cookies, bars and cakes with special attention paid to his coveted cheesecakes. Neighbors, co-workers, family and friends will remember Daniel for his warm welcomes, friendliness and willingness to chat.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Connie (Hoerner) Swartz, his son, Jamie Swartz, and two pet Cairn Terriers, Willie and Sissy. A memorial service is planned for July 2026 in Fargo, date and time forthcoming.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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November 15, 2025

I am so saddened to hear of Dan’s passing Connie. You shared such a great life together. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I hope I will be able to see you in July.

– Pam Birch
November 15, 2025

We were sad to hear of Dan’s passing and want you to know we are thinking of you. We hope the love and life you shared with Dan is giving you comfort and peace. With deepest sympathy. For the love of cheesecake – Dan’s cheesecake will always be #1 !

– Jane and Jay
November 12, 2025

Have not seen him since high school… when i saw that he passed i immediately remember him as always having a smile on his face …condolences to his family such a genuine nice person he was

– Bruce torkelson
November 10, 2025

Being a part of the annual cookie decorating & tasting of the delicious sugar cookies Dan made will always be a special memory to me! His smile & many talents he had were always visible! A walk through his garden was amazing! Rest in peace Dan & comforting hugs to Connie & Jamie!

– Rhonda Becker
November 8, 2025

Dan was such a kind soul. My family had the pleasure of eating and decorating his Christmas cookies for years. Our little ones loved the opportunity to have a cookie decorating event every December!! Yummy! Dan also taught me the art of lefse making. I still need help!! Thanks for your kindness, Dan. You were a good human.

– Donna Anderson

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