John W. Schwer

JOHN W. SCHWER MUNSTER, IN John W. Schwer, 88, of Munster, IN passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathryn Ann Schwer; daughters, Debbie Schwer, Julie Pupillo and Gina McCain; sons, John (Jessie) Schwer, Evan Schwer, Tim (late Marianne) Schwer, Jim (Jan) Pupillo, Gino (Shelly) Pupillo, Jon (Taija) Pupillo and Jerry (Marilu) Pupillo; 25 grandchildren; sister, Ruth McQuaide. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Catharine Schwer; brother, Robert; daughter, Lynne; granddaughters, Molly Schwer and Katie Duval. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. John graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1949 with a degree of Metallurgical Engineering. He was a talented creator and a brilliant inventor within the steel industry. He was a member of the Association of Iron and Steel Technology (Globe Trotters). Supervised the project to manufacture a specialized steel alloy for Nuclear Submarines. Received acommen- dation from Admiral Rickover (Father of the Nuclear Navy). Heavily involved with the manufacture of the metal skin exteriors for the Titan Missile Project. Plant Manager of Phoenix Steel at age 34. Started S&S Products in 1972. He developed numerous steel slag conditioners and patents in the steel industry. Founder and owner of Rubicon Refractories, (1985 to present). In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent DePaul would be appreciated. www.kishfuneralhome.net