Matthew Schwan

Dear Schwan Family,

My sincere condolences to the entire family. Matt was a leader who marked my career for his charisma, dedication and love for his team.
As the only Latin American member of his team, he asked me to hold a management meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico, allowing me to present my Country very proudly. Since then, a whole region spoke of this event. Matt won the affection of Mexicans.
We will always remember and we will toast with a tequila in his honor.

Dear Lynn,
I’m so sorry to hear about Matt’s passing and like to convey my sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. As an ex Henkel/Cognis colleague, I got to know Matt in 1996 during a two week training program in France. He was, as Joe already mentioned, a special character in the very best sense - very likeable, confident and encouraging to others. I’m glad to see that he was able to spend time at a later stage with many grandchildren. Life is short. I believe he...

Dear Lynn and family,
We are so terribly grieved to hear of Matt's sudden death and pray for Gods grace in easing the enormous pain involved in losing his presence in your life. I cannot say enough about what an interesting person he was. The epitome of "cool" : with a seeming disinterest in power, money or status, but a great enthusiasm for new ideas, and adventures. The senior management corporate executive with bales of hay in the dining room and baby chicks incubating in the upstairs...

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. I knew Matt really only through my brother Roger. Matt worked with my dad and it was special to hear stories about my dad from someone who had that kind of relationship with him. God keep you and bless you.

David Paul

I am saddened to hear this news. Matt and I had many wonderful conversations at the Farmer's Market about daily lives, good books, good food, you name it. Lynn, I send my most profound condolences.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.