Joseph A. Schwertman
1956 - 2020
Joseph A. Schwertman
1956 - 2020
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1956
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2020
Joseph Schwertman Obituary
Joseph A. "Joe" Schwertman
June 16, 1956- September 19, 2020
BETTENDORF-Joseph A. "Joe" Schwertman, 64, of Bettendorf, formerly of Le Sueur, MN, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home. Per his wish the rite of cremation will be accorded and a memorial visitation will be held from 4-6pm Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Memorials may be made to Kings Harvest Pet Rescue, Davenport
Joseph Allen Schwertman was born June 16, 1956 in Davenport, IA, a son of Jack August and Phyllis Jane (Murphy) Schwertman, Sr. He was united in marriage to Penny Davis.
Joe was an over the road truck driver for Best Brands.
In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and pranking his friends and family. He was an avid and long-suffering fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include siblings Patti Johnson, Moline, Mary (Donnie) Metz, Smithfield, PA, Mike (Joyce) Schwertman, Steve Schwertman, all of Davenport, and twin brother Jack Schwertman, Jr, Bettendorf; children Corey Casey, Melissa Schaefer, both of Mesa, AZ, Karlee Hollets, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hayden Northrup, Mankato, MN; one grandson; and his chocolate lab and best friend "Gus".
His parents preceded him in death.
Online remembrances and condolences may be left at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
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Lynn Kroeger
September 25, 2020
Rest in peace Joe. I have many good memories of your sweet orneriness at the farm with Greg. Now you two can party in heaven. Watch over us my friend. May your family find peace in all their memories.
Art Wulf
September 24, 2020
Missing my Best Friend- Wanted to share one of many memories. Early AM August 2019 - We watched a meteor shower and talked about the good old days. “Love and Hugs Joe”
Cindy Ernst-Van Fossen
September 23, 2020
Too many memories and pranks to list of growing up across the street from Joe! Taken too soon but now in a glorious home! Thoughts and prayers to the Schwertman family
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Jeri Misfeldt
September 23, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mary
September 22, 2020
Joe, I can’t express how much I’m going to miss you! We talked about everything , you kept me grounded , but I think we did that for each other. You can rest easy and breath with ease. You made me laugh so many times , my boys thought the world of you, even though you tried to steal their girlfriends ! Lol give Mom and Dad and Randy the biggest kiss from me , I love you brother!!
September 22, 2020
I miss you, my brother. Rest easy You're with mom and dad and your friends. Don't worry. Gus will be good and taken care of. Until we are together again. Rest easy, Joe. I love you. Steve
Dave Bryant
September 21, 2020
Joe was my best friend growing up we fished together and hunted together and played softball together. He will be greatly missed I love you my friend.
Deb and Bernie
September 20, 2020
My childhood was always full of adventures because of you and Jack. Those were some of my favorite memories and those day still brings a smile when I think of them. You were the crazy wild guys before crazy and wild guys, practical jokers before practical jokers and we wouldn’t have wanted you any other way. Watch over us Joe, stay out of trouble don’t get thrown outlove you RIP
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