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Stephen Shwaiko
1923-2021
ASHEVILLE, NC - Stephen Shwaiko, 98, of Asheville NC, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.
A native of Kenosha, WI, Mr. Shwaiko was a son of the late Wasil and Barbara Kubay Shwaiko.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne Iris Shwaiko, and by his five brothers John, Alex, George, Peter and Paul. All six brothers served proudly for their country.
Mr. Shwaiko was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served under General Patton in WWII. He fought at the "Battle of the Bulge", having pushed to the Rhine River and taken the Siegfried Line twice.
Surviving are his sons: Cody Shwaiko (Lyn), Randy Shwaiko (Judy), and Steve Shwaiko; daughter, Jessica Doughty (Bruce); and grandchildren: Mila, Benjamin, Jacob, Kahley and Georgia.
A Celebration service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Discovery Church, 110 Johnston Blvd., Asheville, NC, with Pastor John Matinizi officiating followed with a Military service on Saturday, October 29, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Southern WI Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family. The online memorial is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Gwen Mckeown
September 22, 2021
I enjoyed every conversation we had. I will miss you Steve, but am so happy I was fortunate enough to know you. You surely enriched my life, rip my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family.
Gwen
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