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for Peter Schwiebert
Doyle McCurley
May 28, 2024
If not my favorite teacher of all time, he was close to it. My DECA teacher in Yuma, at Kofa High School in 1976-1977. He and I would play basketball in the gym after school. He had that sweet left handed shot. I miss you Mr. S.
Peter Schwiebert
June 6, 2017
My name is Peter Schwiebert too. I live in San Jose but work for Microchip in Chandler. A few weeks ago, during a big get together in HQ, one of Peter's students hunted me down to talk about how wonderful he was. I'm proud to carry his name and mine. I hope to live up to his example but it's a high bar from what I have learned.
Heather Lindsay
January 10, 2005
Wow, Mr. Schwiebert left us so suddenly and people took this very hard, but he was a good guy, alot of people appericated him for the guy he was. I just wanted to wish his family the best of luck and my prays are with you.
Ellen Castaldo
January 9, 2005
I just heard of Peter's passing over the weekend. What a huge loss. I am so sorry for his family who must grieving terribly. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you try and get through this extremely difficult time.
Kelly Brown
January 5, 2005
I was a student of Mr. Schwiebert's way back in 80-82. I have kept in touch with him since graduation. Just had lunch with him in May with two other of his students from my time. I am so sorry for the families loss. Mr. Schwiebert (in which he laughed at that I still called him that), had the highest respect from me and so many others. He made my high school years enjoyable which was a true blessing as I really did not like school. Please know Ehren, Andy and his entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all. Thank you Mr. Schwiebert for who you were and for your friendship for so many years.
RJ Rizzo (1990)
January 4, 2005
I can't begin to say how sorry I am that the world is without such great man. I never had a class with Mr. Schwiebert, but he always had kind words and good advice to share with all the students at Greenway. Years after high school, as I was beginning my career in education, he was there to lend good advice and a kind ear. He will be missed. My prayers go out to all his family.
Judi Wittman
January 4, 2005
I have been so blessed to have worked with Peter for the 6 years I have been at Greenway. His humor was always a bright spot in my day. He worked tirelessly in the Anti-Defamation Peer Training and Unitown programs and lived those ideals in his personal life. He spoke often of his love for his wife and children and we argued often about whose grandchildren were the best looking. I know "Bumpa" will be missed greatly. How he loved his grandchildren. To his family, please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
Missing Peter at Greenway,
Cindy Crouch
January 4, 2005
My prayers are with the family as they mourn the loss of a father,brother,son,husband and friend. Memories are a beautiful blesseng God gives us to hold on to forever. Mr. Schwieberts words to encourage me with my son were unforgetable. He was always available and willing if I had a question or my son needed to talk to him. He was also an inspiration for my son in DECA, Bowling and as a Counselor. A part of him will always be in all those who he touched hopefully to carry on to their children.You could certainly tell through conversation and his office that his family was first in his life. I know his children will pass on his ability to touch kids lives. May you feel Gods Peace during this difficult time.
Linda Flam (Schraven)
January 4, 2005
It was with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Schwiebert's death. I graduated from Greenway in '90, and had Marketing and Merchandising with him. He emulated everything that a high school teacher should be: warm, compassionate, caring and dedicated. My daughter is now a freshman at Greenway, and I had wished she had him as a counselor, but that was not to be. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family--I went to school with Ehren (although I was older) and I graduated with Chris. I feel almost silly crying over a teacher from 15 years ago, but I guess that speaks for the kind of impact he had on all our lives. You will be missed...
Juli Wagner (Hodges) - "87"
January 3, 2005
I am sure I am not the only one to express my complete adoration for one of the most amazing teachers in the world - Schwiebee! I was deeply saddened to hear of your passing. You made my high school years so much fun by incorporating Toast Masters and stories of Effie Ledohowski. You always had a way of making me smile and to this day I still use the "game show" phrase in my own classroom. I will cherish your memory today and everyday!
lori henze
January 3, 2005
Just heard the devastating news...
Heaven is a more cheerful place with Mr. S there, but earth and especially Greenway will be all the sadder without his smile. He saw and encouraged the best in each of his students, and took the time to listen to frustrated kids and parents alike. His style and humble professionalism will be greatly missed. Our family sends prayers, that his family will find comfort from our loving LORD. We are so sorry for your immense loss.
Lori,Tiff,Erica,&Keith Henze
Johnny Burchett
January 1, 2005
Mr. Schwiebert was a very significant person in my life when i was falling behind in my studies and personal problems, he gave me special attention, coaching me back to a successful path. His humor and caring personality will be missed, but never forgotten. He will live on through his students and the lives he has touched.
connie anderson
December 30, 2004
My daughter, Sara, and I were fortunate to have Peter and Janet as neighbors for a few years. Peter always had a smile on his face. We will miss him dearly.
Connie and Sara Anderson
Sharon Brinkman
December 30, 2004
My two sons, Tim and Matt, were students of Pete Schweibert's in Marketing/DECA. He had a very positive impact on both of them in a number of ways. He taught diligence, attention to detail, desire to succeed, teamwork and pride in effort. Just as important he taught both of them that teachers truly can be among the best friends you'll ever have. He was outstanding! My husband and I will be forever grateful for him and want to express our sincere sympathy and prayers to his family.
Dennis Mitchell
December 30, 2004
I was surprised at how many people I talked with knew and cherished the name Peter Schwiebert. Inside the Greenway community and out, Mr. Schwiebert had the uncanny ability of making every person he came in contact with his friend. He would always charm you with his goofy, left-handed humor and wit. As my counselor, he did everything he could to make sure I had the keys to unlock any door in the world. And, if he could, he’s give a person the world if they would ask him for it. Mr. Schwiebert’s contributions to this community cannot be measured, and will be deeply missed.
My heart goes out to all of Peter’s family and the Greenway community.
Selma Muslimovic
December 28, 2004
Mr. Schwiebert was one of the most supportive and encouraging teachers I have ever come in contact with. His words of wisdom got me and many of his students through rough time. I am very sad to hear that he is no longer with us. He will always hold a very special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Kind Regards,
Erika Evans
December 26, 2004
To Peters family I send my prayers. I only knew Peter for 6 months but he was awesome! He made coming to work fun, his jokes and his smile made the days great. I will miss him greatly and I will keep his family in my prayers.
Michael Curry
December 26, 2004
I did not get a chance to know peter personally but I saw him alot at the high school bowling club and I know in my heart he was a great father and counselor and I send my deepest sympathy to his family and if Thunderbird High School wins the high school bowling club championship, I am going to dedicate the victory in his honor.
John and Ione Heffelfinger
December 24, 2004
Pete was our son David's soccer coach, some 20+ years ago... what a nice, pleasant, man! More recently we would run into him at David Kwans Chinese Buffet, one of his favorite lunch places!
Our prayers are with the family he was SO proud of.
Judy "Skippa" Bowman (Conway)
December 24, 2004
Mr. Schwiebert was a big part of my high school years. I was treasurer of DECA 1983-1984. I also had the pleasure of having lived next door to him and his family. I babysat Ehren and Andy when they were young. I can remember him out front practicing soccer with his boys, and popping a great number of soccer balls on our cactus. He would embarrass me by exaggerating my Boston accent, or by telling everyone in marketing or merchandising he caught me in my pj's cleaning up my front yard after a decorating job of toilet paper. My family and I were shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Mr. Schwiebert was Aces and will be missed!
Marcia Parsons
December 23, 2004
Peter, the fun you brought to living spilled over on those who were lucky enough to know you. The memories of the times I spent with you and Janet will always give me great pleasure. God bless.
S. A. "Mike" Michalis
December 23, 2004
I knew Peter only as the beloved son of Walter Schwiebert, my friend of more than 40 years, but express my sincere condolences to all of his family; he was a "chip off the old block", son of wonderful parents. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. M'agapi, Mike M.
Blythe (Laverman) Heffelfinger
December 22, 2004
Oh, Schwiebie, I will miss you dearly. My favorite memories of high school were from your class and from the DECA conferences. I will never forget the positive influence you had on my life and David's. Thanks for not only being a great teacher, but a friend as well. David and I would not be together today if it weren't for you getting us that job together senior year. May God bless your family during this difficult time. You will be missed by many...
David Heffelfinger
December 22, 2004
Energy. Smiles. Treating his students like they were his kids... that was and always will be Mr. Schwiebert. My soccer coach, my favorite teacher, my friend. He got me the job where I met my wife. My life and family will always feel the ripple effect caused by positive interactions I had with Mr. Schwiebert. Thank you Mr. Schwiebert. Class of '93.
Wendy Rogers
December 22, 2004
There's no doubt about it that Mr. Schwiebert's death was sudden and unexpected, and I surely hope that his family knows that we are all praying for them during this tough time.
If there was one thing I could tell him today it would be "thank you." He has helped me so much in the past four years. If it wasn't for him, I would've never discovered marketing, and it's because of this discovery, I'm planning on majoring in marketing when I go to college.
Once again, my prayers go out to his family, friends, fellow staff, and students, and furthermore, thank you Mr. Schwiebert.
Charles Adornetto
December 22, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Schwiebert family.
My beautiful wife Kim, who passed away on September 6, loved and adored Pete. We can take comfort in the knowledge that Kim undoubtedly was one of the first to greet Pete when he arrived in Heaven.
Matt Brinkman
December 22, 2004
Mr. Schwiebert had a profound impact on my academic career both at Greenway and at U of A, where I studied (among other subjects) Marketing, largely due to his influence. He was a phenomenal teacher, and was tremendously devoted to his students. It is a true loss to Greenway and all those who have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Schwiebert over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mary Rogers
December 22, 2004
I send my sympathy to the family. My heart goes out to you. I only met Mr. Schwiebert twice when my daughter had a counseling session with him about future classes and scholarships. He was very helpful and made the high School career very stress free right from the beginning. My daughter was accpted into the College of her choice and she never had a chance to tell him. Thanks MR. S for helping her out. You will truly be missed.
Alyssa Miller
December 22, 2004
I would like to send out my best wishes to Mr. Schwiebert's family. He was a wonderful man who always knew just what to say to cheer me up. He was not only my bowling coach, counselor, and house painter but he was also a family friend. My family will miss him very much and he will always be in our hearts. I will think of you always Mr. Schwiebert, you will be missed. Thank you for everything you have done to help me through my first 3 years of high school. I dont know what I am going to do without you my senior year.
DeeDee Brotebeck
December 22, 2004
I am very sorry to hear of mr schwiebert's passing. He was a wonderful person and very easy to talk with. He also was a great counsler for my son. He will be greatly missed by all and also remembered by all in special ways. God speed. god bless all of his family.
sincerely DeeDee brotebeck
kathleen gray (walsh)
December 22, 2004
"Schwiebie" was my teacher in 81-82 in Marketing and DECA. His wonderful sense of humor and great wit was such a joy to be around. He truly had a gift for connecting with his students. My mind is just flooded with tons of happy memories of all the trips we took with DECA, and just everyday stories in his class. To Mr. Schwiebert's family- I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope it brings you some comfort in your heart knowing just how loved Schweibie was by so many of us.
Josh Amidon
December 22, 2004
I remember a man who loved to laugh, who brought us to the same laughter there in the middle of an otherwise very ordinary high school campus. And stories too... there were so many stories he told us - I smile thinking of them now, twelve years later! My thoughts are with you Andy and Ehren - he was a very special teacher and man.
Kristine Black
December 22, 2004
I was a student of Mr. Schwiebert in 1983. When my son started High School in 2000 I was thrilled to find that Mr. Schwiebert was his Guidance Counselor. He was a great man with more compassion than most.
My prayers are with his family and the students he worked with.
April Tuncap
December 21, 2004
Peter and I had the wonderful opportunity to work together for a year and a half at Greenway High School. We often ran into each other in the hall so much that we would stop saying "hi" and just smile graciously at each other. He would always have the same contagious impression about himself. That he was happy where he was at everyday and that he truly cared about students and the care in counseling he gave them.
I will be truly missed and remembered often.
My blessing to his family.
April Tuncap(Padilla) Greenway Graduate 1987
Karie Wheeler (McClue)
December 21, 2004
Although, I never had Mr Schweibert as a teacher, I knew of him on campus. I also went to school with Ehron since we were very young, as well as with Michelle. I am very sorry for your loss, and though words cant take away your pain, I hope you have peace in knowing what a great man he was.
My deepest sorrows to the whole family during this time of loss.
Melissa Frisby ( Radder )
December 21, 2004
I was very saddened to hear that Schwieb passed away. He was the only teacher at school that made classes fun. I was lucky enough to be one of the "chosen" to be in the marketing, and the Sr. year class. He influenced me very much and my family was often subject to stories of Schwieb and what happened that day. The trips for DECA only helped him with fuel for his jokes. He will be greatly missed. His family is in my thoughts & prayers.
So Long, "Radder-Woman"
Ben Davis
December 21, 2004
Mr. Schwiebert was my most favorite person at Greenway. i enjoyed stopping in as much as possible to talk with him about baseball and whether or not i should go to a university. In the end i chose u of a and could not be happier and have him to thank for the input he gave me through these last few years. I will never forget his support and encouragement through bowling, classes, and which career was best for me. i was very blessed to have had him as not only an advisor but also as someone who just seemed to really care for others. i will never forget the knowledge he gave me and the way he touched my life.
Stephanie Lee (Yamashita) (1995)
December 21, 2004
I will always remember Mr. Schwiebert as funny, down to earth, motivating and one of the best teachers I have ever had. Both my sister Nikki (Class of '88) and I had Mr. Schwiebert and we both were heartbroken when we heard this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schwiebert family.
"We do not remember days, we remember moments." Cesare Pavese
Laura McBride
December 21, 2004
Schweib,
You had a profound impact on my children through your involvement with the Anti-Defamation League Peer Training program. Your gentle, humorous way of interacting with teens was a gift and you will be missed dearly.
Mark & Kerstin (Horton) Nold
December 21, 2004
To the Schwiebert family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Schweib,
You will be greatly missed. Both Mark and I are greatful to have had you as a teacher (Marketing/DECA 1987), a mentor, encouraging us to follow our dreams, a friend, always lauging and finding a time to share a funny story, and last a counseling colleague. Your spirit and memory will brightly shine in the thousands of lives you touched.
Goodbye Mr. Schwiebert! We love you and will miss you....
Kim Preuss
December 21, 2004
I will always have very fond memories of Mr. Schwiebert. He made my marketing and merchandising classes so much fun, and was a favorite teacher of mine. I'm so glad I spent some time with him recently, when we had a small DECA reunion. He was a wonderul man, and will be missed very much! My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Missy Helmick (Scheier)
December 21, 2004
I was very shocked and sad to hear that Mr. Schwiebert passed. I have many fond memeories of DECA, marketing class, and his assistance with obtaining my first job. My thoughts are with his family during this trying time.
Mi Tran
December 21, 2004
Mr. Schwiebert always made me smile. He seemed to notice every student. With his passion for teaching and his contagious sense of humor, it's very sad that a person who made such a impression in thousands of peoples lives could pass so soon. Thanks Mr. Schwiebert for being a part of my life.
Keli Caringi
December 21, 2004
I was a student of Mr. Schwiebert's from 1993-1995. He was one of the best mentors a kid could ever ask for. I went into Advertising/Communications due to the great influence he had on my life. I served as his DECA President in 1995 and loved every minute of it. He will be in my thoughts and my heart forever. My love to all of his family.
Brian Crayon
December 21, 2004
I was very sad to hear this news. Mr. Schwiebert was a great teacher, mentor, and friend a person could have. He was by far the funniest teacher I have ever had, and I will always remember the times we spent together on trips or in the classroom. My prayers are with the family and friends.
Brian Crayon DECA 91,92
Angela Botz
December 21, 2004
I was deeply sadden to hear about this I only had Mr.Schwiebert a couple of weeks for my marketing class my Jr. year and he left us to go do what he really wanted to do. He will be greatly missed he was always one of the biggest supports of DECA and that meant a lot to all.
To his family your are in our thoughts and prays.
Kari Williams (Schukei)
December 21, 2004
I am so grateful that Mr. Schwiebert was a part of my life. He was a wonderful teacher, and I was very lucky to have him not only as my DECA teacher from 1993-1995, but also as a constant support during my time as a DECA state officer from 1994-1995. I was very fortunate to remain friends with him since graduating high school, and I will sorely miss our talks and hearing the happiness in his voice when he talked about his wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren. Schweib touched the lives of many people, and mine was one of those. Goodbye Mr. Schwiebert. I will miss you so much.
Bill Cruze
December 21, 2004
Pete was a wonderful man and will be missed by his friends and collegues. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Schwiebert family.
Bandy
December 21, 2004
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am by the passing of Mr. Schwiebert. He was my marketing/DECA teacher from 1996-1998, and one of the only teachers that made class so interesting and fun that I actually wanted to go. I regret never going back to visit him after I graduated.
To his family: he always spoke so fondly of all of you. I pray that you will find comfort and peace during this difficult time. I'm sure there is a lot more laughter up in Heaven now that he's there.
Goodbye Mr. Schwiebert...
Stephen Schwiebert
December 21, 2004
To the family of Pete,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From Steve & Julie Schwiebert (cousin)
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