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Ronald J. Szweda

1939 - 2014

Ronald J. Szweda obituary, 1939-2014, Clayton, MO

BORN

1939

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

9450 Olive Blvd

Saint Louis, Missouri

Ronald Szweda Obituary

Szweda, Ronald J. Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on August 2, 2014. Beloved husband of 51 years to Carol Szweda (nee Weber); dear father of Chuck (Molly) Szweda, Jim (Linda) Szweda, Anne (Rich) Harkwell and Tony (Karen) Szweda; Proud grandfather of Austin and Cody Szweda, Nicholas and Mary Szweda, Matthew and Katie Harkwell and Jake and Lexi Szweda; dear brother of Gerald, Dennis and Tom Szweda and Andi Hutchings; Our dear uncle and friend. Ron was the founder and Director of The St. Louis Tax Assistance Program. Services: Memorial Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2014 Kriegshauser West Mortuary 9450 Olive Blvd. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 7148 Forsyth Blvd., 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2014. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to Ronald Szweda Family Scholarship Universi ty of Notre Dame 1251 N. Eddy Street Suite 300 South Bend, IN 46617 Attn: Courtney LaVere. Condolences may be offered at www.kriegshausermortuary.com



Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 6, 2014.
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Ron was a wonderful human being and will be sorely missed.

Michael Donovan

August 22, 2014

My condolences to your family. I knew Ron through work with TAP and his committment, humanity and dedication was very impressive. He was a conderful person and will be sorely missed.

Michael Donovan

August 22, 2014

My condolences to your family. I met Ron when he volunteered for the VITA program in Fort Myers. He taught me so much about the TAP program and inspired us to grow our operations here in Fort Myers. He was truly an inspiration!Our prayers are with your family.

Amy Singer

August 12, 2014

Our condolences to Chuck Szwede and his family on their loss.
Bill and Nanci Gold

Willaim Gold

August 7, 2014

Carol/Szweda kids: Uncle Ron was a very special person to me. He always made me feel welcome at Weber get togethers and I enjoyed talking ND football with him. His commitment to helping others through TAP was very impressive.
You are in my prayers.

Kath Anne Weber

August 7, 2014

What a devastating loss to the St Louis TAP Community. Ron was the tireless, energetic driver of this group that does so much good. I'm proud to have been able to work with him.

Carol and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Ron will be sorely missed.
Gail

Gail Tognarelli

August 7, 2014

What a loss to family and friends. I am so sad to hear about Ron. Carol, Chuck, Jimmy, Ann and Tony you are all in mine and Dave's thoughts and prayers. Carol I have been trying to find you and Ron the last year to tell Ron what a great mentor he was to me and how I owe a lot of my work ethic and success to hiim. He was such a great teacher and mentor to me. It is so nice to see all the pictures. Dave and I are out of town and so sorry we won't be there to share in the celebration of Ron's new life in Heaven and to be there to support the family. We will be there in spirit and hope to see you one day. Love, Fran and Dave Wirtz. Lake St Louis, MO.

August 6, 2014

Dear Carol - while I know Ron is no longer suffering, my heart aches for the loss of him here with us. He will be deeply missed. May our Father wrap His arms around you, your family, and all who called Ron friend. May the memories you share bring you comfort, until we are once again reunited on that beautiful shore in Heaven.

Dawnell Wright

August 6, 2014

Carol,
I wish you peace to bring you comfort, and courage to face the days ahead. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ron was such a kind and thoughtful man. Love and hugs, Judy

Judy Schor

August 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Ron was so kind, helpful and thoughtful to our mom, Alyce Buck. Our family is very grateful and will never forget him.
Sincerely, Christine Buck

August 6, 2014

I met Ron and Carol back in the early 90's when his firm merged with Conner Ash. It was always a pleasure to work with Ron--his clients loved him and he was respected in the accounting community. We'll miss you Ron! Carol, I can only imagine your sorrow but you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Jacobs

August 6, 2014

Carol, Tom and I want to offer our sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Peace and comfort.
Tom and Sallee Robinson

August 6, 2014

Dear Tony and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. May you all find the strength and love from family and friends to deal with your loss.
We offer our deepest sympathy.

Karen & John Brooks

August 6, 2014

We were so fortunate to have met Ron and Carol in Florida even though it was for 3 short years, but in that time we became very close friends. We enjoyed tennis, laughs, drinks and dinners together. Ron was a very wise, gracious and hospitable gentleman. It was an honour to call him our friend.
Ron your pain is gone now so you can rest in peace my friend
love always Dan and Sharon Elsey
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Daniel and Sharon Elsey

August 6, 2014

Uncle Ron was a great man to his family and community. My first ride in a Mercedes was in his orange diesel. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you, Aunt Carol and family.

Tom Szweda Jr.

August 6, 2014

I only knew Ron on the softball field, but he was always a pleasure to be around. May he rest in peace. Walt Gemmer

August 5, 2014

We will miss you Uncle Ron. Rest in peace - no more suffering. I have fond memories of you and Aunt Carol visiting in Cleveland.

Aunt Carol and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlene Szweda Krizner

August 5, 2014

In 5 short years, you became not just a friend, but a member of our family. Your intelligence, sense of humor, and unbeatable courage were an inspiration. May you rest in peace, and know that you are in our hearts.

Sarijane Freiman

August 5, 2014

We will miss you Ron. We'll miss your smiling face, hospitality, and many stories. May you rest in peace with the angels. Love you all

Karen Gordy

August 5, 2014

Ron, I will miss you so very much my dear friend. May you rest in peace. Heaven has a new angel today. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ofelia Gallardo

August 3, 2014

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

7148 Forsyth Blvd., MO

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