William Brent Schwab

William Brent Schwab obituary, Stevensville, MD

William Brent Schwab

William Schwab Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lasting Tributes Cremation and Funeral Care, P.A. on Mar. 19, 2026.
William Brent Schwab, 68, of Stevensville, Maryland, passed from this life on March 16, 2026, in Crofton, Maryland. He was born on June 14, 1957, at the Columbia Hospital in Washington, DC.

Brent retired in May 2015 with over 30 years of service to the Local 22 International Alliance, Theatrical State Employees, (IATSE). Prior to his employment with IATSE, Brent was employed by the Reithoffer's Show. Brent had a love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Music, and Tropical Fish.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Hamilton Schwab, and Minnie Kate Blackburn Schwab.

Brent was a devoted father to his daughter, Carrie Lynn Garner (Michael), and a loving grandfather to his 4 grandchildren, Caleb Charles Raab, Mackenzie Lynn Wells, Wyatt Remington Wells, and Kaysen Michael Garner. Brent is also survived by his brother, Douglas P. Schwab, Sr., (Donna). He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Brent was also preceded in death by brothers' Lloyd Earl Schwab, Charles Kenneth Schwab, and Cecil Haywood Schwab.

A time of Visitation and Celebration of His Life will be held at the church he attended, Christ Reformed Evangelical Church, located at 1841 Generals Hwy., Annapolis, MD.

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