Sherry Schweder

Lothar Schweder - Lexington
Born 1943, in Prescque Isle, Maine, to Robert and Dorothy Allen, Sherry enjoyed learning new languages, taking long walks and spending time with her beloved pets. Sherry worked as a Bibliographer in the University of Georgia Library's Collection Development Department for over 30 years. During that time, she played a significant role in building the libraries collections, particularly in the areas of foreign languages, linguistics, classics, philosophy and religion.
Born in 1932 in Rambow-Stolp, Germany, Lothar enjoyed collecting books and communicating with others about Kansas Jayhawks basketball and politics on the Internet. He was retired from the Hutchison Correctional Facility in Hutchison, Kan., and at one time, a professor at the University of Georgia.
Both Sherry and Lothar are survived by Dorothy B. Allen of Williamsburg, Va.; sister, Victoria Allen Lazear of Portola Valley, Calif.; brothers, Phillip Allen of Pointe Richmond, Calif., and Mark Allen of Palo Alto, Calif.; two sons, York Schweder and his wife, Mickey, of Hutchison, Kan.; Mark Schweder and his wife, Windy, of Aiken, S.C.; grandson, Matthew Schweder of Hutchison, Kan.; granddaughter, Emily Schweder of Hutchison, Kan.; grandson, Aubrey Schweder of Aiken, S.C.; grandson, Quinlan "Quinn" Schweder of Aiken, S.C.; and many loving extended family members and friends.
Memorial services will be held Monday, August 24, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home Chapel, EAST, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Madison/Oglethorpe Animal Shelter or Athens Area Humane Society.