Lawrence "Larry" Schwegman

Lawrence Schwegman Obituary

SCHWEGMAN Lawrence "Larry" Schwegman Larry fought a long and courageous battle with heart disease but never gave up his faith to win that battle. He was surrounded by his two precious children and their mother when he lost his battle on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Tulane Medical Center. Larry leaves behind his loving, devoted daughter, Melissa Schwegman and her companion, James Futrell of Kenner, LA; his dedicated son, Corey Schwegman along with their mother, Gerry Rotonti Cooley, both of Metairie, LA. He is also survived by his mother, Semone MJ Schwegman Thom of Tempe, AZ; siblings: Louise Olmstead Kroening and husband, Dean of Gilbert, AZ, Elaine Buth and husband, Kevin, Green Bay, WI; Mark Edward Schwegman of Tempe, AZ, Susan Elizabeth Dyste of Mesa, AZ, Randall Schwegman and wife Charlene of Tempe AZ; 4 stepbrothers: Larry, Robert, Brad and Ronald Thom all of Minot, ND, many extended family and friends. Larry's prize possessions were his "grand-puppies" Princess and Gunner, who will sadly miss him. Preceding him in death were his father, Edward Joseph Schwegman and brother-in-law, Bernard Dyste. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, LA on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Reitz will officiate the services. In the last 6 months of Larry's life he was in hopes of receiving help with his illness through Stem Cell Research; therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Stem Cell Research at TCA Cellular Therapy, 101 East Fairway Drive, Suite 502, Covington LA 70433. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 2, 2008.

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Marilyn Moulin

August 10, 2008

Hi Larry I know you are looking down on us most of all i know your not sick anymore as much as i hate to say it your in a better place now i will never for get the last message i left on your phone {Hi uncle Larry we are out for Donnas birthday wana meet us out call me bye uncle Larry i love you]Only to find out you was in the hospital .if only we had one more night out with you to hear your jokes to see that smiling face and most of all for me to call you uncle Larry .in my heart we are family and i will miss you alot and allways think of the days we sat and talked i love you uncle Larry and will miss you lots a big hug to you .

Melissa Schwegman

August 6, 2008

In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away. You suffered much in silence, You fought so hard to stay. You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend. And still you kept on fighting until the very end. God saw you were getting tired, When recovery was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered "come home to me". So when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back, to suffer that again. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating on that unforgettable day. A determined spirit is at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

WAYNE HEBERT

August 3, 2008

Melissa: I am very sorry to hear about you father. Although I can not be with you, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know this is a sad time for you; however, always remember that you were a wonderful daughter to him and you did every thing possible for him. Always love and rember him; but let him go.

donna louque

August 3, 2008

Larry was very dear to me during an era in my life. Everyone begins drifting away from one another only to find another path we choose. Larry was very funny. I could never remember any of his jokes. I do know I will miss him deary. Melissa you have my dearest sympathy for your lost. I also lived with my dad when he past away. Just remember your dad is in a safe place at peace. To you and your family. Sincerly ,donna louque

Melissa Schwegman

August 3, 2008

Daddy, I miss you so much already. I can't believe your gone. We all fought so long and hard, I truly believed that we were going to make it to get our miracle. I know you were tired of being in pain and suffering, and that you held on like you did just for Corey and I. We were so close, but just kept running into brick walls.
I don't know what I'm going to do without you. I really thought that you'd be coming home to live with James and I in the new house. Your room is full, but yet so empty, just like me.
It really hurt to watch you go through what you did on Wed. I felt like my heart was being ripped out. I can't even imagine what you were feeling. Corey, mom, and I tried to comfort you as best as we could, but I know that you were scared. We were scared too. I know deep down that you knew we were there with you, thats why you were trying to call out to me. When I asked you if you could see me, and you nodded your head, I felt so overwhelmed with emotions. I was so happy that you could see me and knew that we were there, but so distraught by what was happening to you.
Today is going to be so hard, listening to everyone speak about you and tell their stories, while imagining you being in that urn. I'm sure that your in a much better place now, I just wish that you could find a way to let me know that you are alright. I know that life has to go on, and we said that we would have no regrets, but it is just going to be so hard without you. You know I was always a daddy's girl, and you were so much more to me than just a dad.
Princess and Gunner also miss their Paw Paw, being at home with them all day. They are so confused now, being in a new house and not having you around.
I can still hear you in my mind talking to me and calling me baby. I know that there won't be a day that goes by that I won't think about you and miss you. I love you so much daddy.

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