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Henry Schwalm Obituary

Henry A. Schwalm, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Schwalm was a United States Navy veteran, and a retired machinist with Honeywell. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Flyers.

He is survived by two daughters, Jennie E. Schwalm of Richmond and Rebecca L. Schwalm of Colonial Heights; his father and mother, Bruce E. and Hildegard A. Schwalm of Petersburg; two brothers, Frank E. Schwalm of Petersburg, and Tim L. Schwalm and wife, Janet, of Prince George; a niece, Kristen Schwalm; and a nephew, Cameron Schwalm.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at East Coast Dance Company, 6 Dunlop Village, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements by the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Apr. 10, 2014.

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Clarance & Linda Dunn

April 11, 2014

Dear Schwalm Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Major and Mrs Charles Turner

April 10, 2014

A good true friend who will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.

April 10, 2014

The Family of Deceased Col(Ret)Herbert White, Sr. offer condolences to the Schwalm family. Henry was a great help to many of the neighbors and will be missed.Prayers to his parents and family.

George Hower

April 10, 2014

Shared many laughs and talks with Henry. Worked with him at Honeywell years ago. Talking about hockey and playing air guitar is what i remember most about him. Great man, so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Donny Shelley

April 10, 2014

So sorry to hear about Henry.He was a great friend and co-worker.We spent alot of time together working at Allied now Honeywell.He will be missed. My prayers are with the family.May God be with your family during this time.

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