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Franz Schwenk Obituary
Hilton, NY: Passed away July 20, 2008 in Garden City, NY. A public Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 11AM at Parma Union Cemetery, Parma Center Rd. (Rte. 18), Hilton, NY.
The beloved husband of the late Erica T. Schwenk and father of the late Mitzi Schwenk and Kurt Schwenk. A loving father of son, Eric (Virginia) Schwenk; daughter, Heidi (Dan) Harden; grandchildren, Maximilian Schwenk, Walker Harden and Conner Harden; brother of Andreas (Marion) Schwenk; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian Rowell, Frederick (Joan) Taube, Marion (Martin) Vertson and Roger Taube; several nieces and nephews.
Franz is a WWII Veteran of the US Navy's USS Wyoming and USS Guam from 1944 to 1946; was a Senior Architect with the Eastman Kodak Company; privately designed a variety of structures and homes for his relatives and community; was a farmer, an avid sailor, gardener and painter in watercolor and oils. A man of fierce independence and loyalty, with many interests and talents, Franz left an indelible impact on many lives and will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of choice or to Lifetime Care Home Health and Hospice, or St. Joseph's Villa of Rochester.
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Memories and Condolences
for Franz Schwenk
5 Entries
Donval Hornburg
August 10, 2008
I have great memories of Franz and the family.
Lambert Lai
August 9, 2008
I am greatly saddened over the passing of my friend. He treated everyone with dignity and respect and was the classiest of gentlemen. Like all sailors who knew him, I will miss seeing him out on the water on one of his "Umi Taka's." Fair winds Franz!
sara pulver
August 4, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family. Franz was truly a unique and admirable man. He taught me so much and I am grateful to have known him.
Brian Frisby
August 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family of Mr. Schwenk. I had the opportunity to meet him on several occasions and my parents knew him and thought highly of him.
I knew all of the "kids" but Heidi best of all and always thought highly of all of you.
My thoughts and condolences are with each of you.
Sincerely
Brian Frisby
Formerly of Hilton
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