Christian Schwebler

Schwebler, Christian
Christian Schwebler, of Bethel passed away in his sleep on February 3, 2013. Christian was born in Feketich, Yugoslavia of the late Phillip and Maria Huber Schwebler. He emigrated to the United States in 1950. In 1951, Christian was inducted into the Army of the United States of America. It was when he was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany that U.S. Army Corporal, Christian would meet his wife, Renate. He had weekend leave, when he attended a dance and met his sweetheart. The two later married in Lützelsachen, Germany in 1954. In 1955, they moved to Bethel, Connecticut, where they made their home and raised four children. It was a love story that would span over 50 years as husband and wife. Christian was a talented craftsman, wood carver, painter, restorer of antiques, and violinmaker. He was someone that enjoyed the work he did, but he also felt great satisfaction that he was able to make a living doing what he enjoyed. He was proud to have built his home, and years later his workshop, a beautiful A-frame made of stone and wood with large windows overlooking his home. One of Christian's most well known and largest carvings is the life size camel he built for the centennial year 1976 that was commissioned for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. He was a modest and humble man. People that knew Christian said that he was a kind gentleman. He was soft spoken, thoughtful, and a loving husband and father. Christian enjoyed being with his family, having good conversation on the weekends, and going to flea markets with Renate. He loved listening to music, and it wasn't unusual to see him dancing with Renate in the cozy living room of their home. Christian is predeceased by his wife and love of his life, Renate, in 2009. He is also predeceased by his sister, Marie Brauchler and brother, Philip Schwebler. He will be sadly missed by his sons, Hans and Gerhard; daughters, Heidi and Christine, daughter-in-law Patricia Schwebler; son-in-law John Visuano; sister Elizabeth Kuehn; brother-in-law Gerhard, brother-in-law Wilfried and wife, Edith. sister-in-law Charlotte Schwebler; Nephews Giselher, Gernot, and Christian and wife, Daniela. Nieces Gerlinda, Edeltraud, and Sandra. grandchildren Christian, Michael, Elise, Hannah, Jane, Sabina and Mia and close friends Ludwig and Herta.
A private gathering for family and friends will be held at a future place and time. The Hull Funeral Home, 60 Division St., Danbury, is handling arrangements. Information and on-line condolences at Hullfuneralservice.com.