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William Schwegel Obituary
St. Cloud
August 28, 1922~June 24, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 29th at 10:00 AM at St. Michaels Catholic Church in St. Cloud for William H. "Bill" Schwegel, age 89, of St. Cloud, who died on Sunday at the St. Cloud Veterans Administration Medical Center. Rev. Al Stangl will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00-8:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services at the church. Parish Prayers will be at 5:00 PM.
Bill was born August 28th, 1922 in St. Joseph to Joseph and Mary (Meyer) Schwegel. He served in WWII on the Aircraft Carrier Saratoga, in the Pacific Theatre of War. He married Bernice Lauermann on August 11th, 1949 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Bill was employed as a nurse's assistant at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center for many years. He retired in 1979. Bill loved coaching baseball and softball, hunting, fishing and playing cribbage. Bill was a charter member of St. Peters Catholic Church and of St. Michaels Catholic Church and was a member of St. Joseph American Legion Post 328 and St Joseph VFW Post 5773.
Survivors include his wife Bernice, children, Richard Schwegel (Darla) St. Joseph, Barb Lahr (Ron) Avon, Roger Schwegel, Winnipeg, Roy Schwegel (Sharon) Hackensack, Randy Schwegel (Sue) Backes, Rob Schwegel (Colleen) St. Joseph, Bonnie Yozamp (Jeff) Sun Prairie, Wisc., Rodney Schwegel (Christi) Sauk City, Wisc., 19 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters, Loretta Feldhous, St. Cloud, and Mary Murphy, Albany.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Anthony, Teddy, Eugene and Simon Schwegel.
Special thanks to the caring staff at the VA Medical Center, Building 50, Floor One.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Schwegel
June 28, 2012
Please accept my condolences and may you find comfort in the psalmists words at Psalm 29:11.
Rich Rennie
June 28, 2012
Mrs. Schwegel & Family:
I'm deeply saddened by Mr. Schwegel's passing. Many fond memories come flooding back to me when I think of all the great times we had at the Sauk River and Mr. Schwegel's "Field of Dreams" baseball diamond just down the road from the Schwegel home. It was primarily at that field where many of us honed our baseball skills under the watchful eye of Mr. Schwegel. I recall many visits to the mound by Mr. Schwegel and the tough love he administered in an attempt to extract the best out of our skills. He was tough, but yet fair. He instilled and cultivated physical and mental toughness in all of us at a very young age and I'm in debt to him for emphasizing those traits. I was very fortunate to experience Mr. Schwegel at his very best, which was stalking the baselines while coaching and prodding us to be the best we could be. May our Lord and Savior guide Mr. Schwegel to a place of refreshment, light,and peace for eternal rest.
Olin & Dava Angell
June 28, 2012
Dear Schwegel Family all. You all have lost a special person and we send our deepest sympathy. Bill was such a likeable person and shared his interest in our boys basketball & baseball, providing all of us with such fun and optimism for those boys. We always enjoyed games when Bill was there to keep us going. How happy we are that we shared those things with you all, times never to be forgotten.May God Bless, know we'll feel your loss also,Olin & Dava Angell
Lenny Gillitzer
June 27, 2012
We are sorry for your loss, Bill was a great person and Lenny memories of his hard work and all the fun they shared. May he rest in the Lord's arms. Our prayers are with you all
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Brady & Natalie
June 27, 2012
Memories are a wonderful gift we can hold and share, I am so blessed that Brady got to spend so much time with him, fishing, fixing things, watching Twins games, and money finding. A wonderful man that will be missed by all whose hearts he touched. Love & Prayers Brady, Natalie and family.
Kati and Trent Jurek
June 26, 2012
Dear Bernice, Barb and Family,
Sorry to hear about Bill passing away.What I remember about him is picking up all the golf ball and bring them to my garage sale.I mean a ton of them. He was a busy man.He will be missed but, is in a peacful place now.My prays and thoughts are with you.If you need anything don't be afaid to ask.Im there for you all.
June 26, 2012
Dear Berniece, Barb & Family,
I am sadden to hear of Bill's passing. I have many fond memories of him coaching our softball team. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time.
Sue (Turner) Hayden
Catcher: 67-69
Tempo Softball Team
June 26, 2012
BERNICE AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO READ ABOUT THE PASSING OF BILL. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAYS OF SOFTBALL, A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE , I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER. DUE TO PRIOR EVENTS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE BUT I WOULD TRULY LIKE TO STOP AND VISIT WITH YOU WHEN I AM IN THE AREA. SAY HI TO ALL THE KIDS FOR ME. PLEASE EXTEND MY SYMPATHY TO THEM.
MARY ANN (MAILE) FRUTH
June 26, 2012
Dear Berniece. I am sending you my love and prayers. It has been such a GREAT privilege knowing you and Bill. Sharing Daily Mass with you at the VA inspired me by the way you cared for one another. Your faith is beautiful. Sincerely...Mary Lou Meyer/Sacristan VA Chapel
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