Schwery, Elmer John (1929 – 2009)

SCHWERY, RONFELDT, LEINEN, GOETZ, PAULEY, MUSICH, SCHECHINGER

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/7/2013 at 18:57:14

Name of deceased: Elmer John Schwery

Aged: 79 yrs, 10 mo, 25 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: May 30, 1929, Westphalia, IA

Died: April 24, 2009, Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; Rev. Bob Hoefler celebrated and Rev. John Dorton concelebrated. Burial was at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, IA.

Survived by: Children, Lynn Schwery (spouse, Ardie) of Boone, IA, Tim Schwery (spouse, Cheryl) of Underwood, IA, Cheryl Ronfeldt (friend, Kevin Torneten) of Neola, IA, Kelly Schwery (spouse, Sandi) of Westphalia, IA, and Christi (spouse, Chuck) Leinen of Omaha, NE; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alda Goetz of Denison, IA, and Arlene (spouse, Mike) Pauley of Portsmouth, IA; brother, Harold Schwery (spouse, Alice) of Westphalia, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Leo and Priscilla (nee Musich) Schwery; wife of 56 years, Arlene (deceased May 26, 2007, Harlan, IA); daughter, Charlene

Education: attended St. Boniface Catholic School, Westphalia, IA

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Arlene Schechinger; Sep. 14, 1950, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA

Employment: He grew up on a farm and like many, he learned numerous trades. Aside from farming and raising livestock, he was a butcher, trucker, beekeeper, auctioneer, and electrician. After retiring from the farm, he continued helping Arlene with the carpet business she conducted from their home, and doing motor repair.

Hobbies/Interests: Elmer enjoyed playing, coaching, and watching baseball, gardening, fishing, dancing, hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also had a special love of country music; he played with bands such as Sons of the South, The Country Four, Country Friends, and others. In addition to his love of country music, he also loved telling stories and giving hugs.

Sources: pauleyjones.com