Rickie W Schwartz, 68, of Brookings, SD, died peacefully in Lincoln, NE, on March 23, 2026. He was born on September 5th, 1957 in Volga, SD to Robert and Darlene (Miller) Schwartz. Rick grew up on his family farm near Bruce, SD/Lake Oakwood with his three brothers and one sister. He attended school in Bruce, SD and Sioux Valley Schools in Volga, SD.

Rick married Conie (Stokes) Schwartz on October 1st, 1982. From this union one child was born, Brandi (Schwartz) Dorn. Rick, Conie, and Brandi lived in Brookings SD where he worked construction (operating a Backhoe) for several different companies throughout his career. He loved his family fiercely, especially his 4 grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing. And especially loved his Harley Davidson. He lost his wife, Conie, on February 22, 2023 after a battle with cancer after 40+ years of marriage. Soon after, his health started to fail as he battled Alzheimer's disease, which ultimately took his life way too soon.

Rick is survived by his daughter, Brandi (Andrew) Dorn of Brookings, SD, brothers Randall (Bonnie) Schwartz of Wahoo, NE, Roy Dean (Dani) Schwartz of Sturgis, SD, Rhon (Debbie) Schwartz of Alpine, CA, and sister Charlene (Ryan) Rohl of Hallam, NE, mother-in-law Loretta Stokes of Brookings, brother-in-law Kevin (Deb) Stokes of Sioux Falls, SD, and 4 grandchildren, Cole McElhany, Ky Dorn, Boe Dorn, and Mya Dorn all of Brookings, SD, and his beloved cat, Houdini, and many nieces and nephews.

Rick was preceded in death by his wife, Conie, his dad and mom, Robert and Darlene Schwartz, his father-in-law, Charles Stokes, his nephew, Troy Schwartz and his grandparents.

A date will be announced for an upcoming inurnment service and celebration of life in the upcoming weeks/months.