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Robert Schwanke Obituary

SCHWANKE Robert E. Robert E. Schwanke, age 70, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away March 1, 2009, in the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center of Lymphoma. He was born May 20, 1938, to Elmer and Mabel (Brodhagen) Schwanke in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Schwanke graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Physics and Marquette University in electrical engineering. Mr. Schwanke worked in magnetic powders retiring from Hoosier Magnetics. Robert was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church serving on church council, ushering and presently president of the congregation. His favorite hobbies were fishing and playing bridge and he was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan and Stockholder. He attended the famous Ice Bowl Game. Surviving is his wife of 46 years, Sharon (Kruse) whom he married on June 30, 1962; mother, Mabel Schwanke; children, Eileen (Brad) Lathwell, Karla (Robert) Neeley, Peter (Cristi) Schwanke, John (Ari) Schwanke; sister, Sandy (Paul) Benson; grandchildren, Kate and Chloe Schwanke, Taylor Neeley. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Schwanke. The family will receive friends at the Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home, 3453 Heatherdowns Blvd. at Byrne Rd. Tuesday, March 3 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 3636 S. Detroit Ave. Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. where the family will receive friends after 9:30 a.m. Interment at Ft. Meigs Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at St. V's for their compassionate care and support. The family suggests memorials to Concordia Lutheran Church.

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Published by The Blade from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2009.

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Eric Kaschinske

March 3, 2009

Pete, John and family -- I am saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Just the name brought back a flood of memories, most of which for me were centered around 5th and 6th grade basketball at Trinity. I really appreciate all your dad and Mr. Gibson did in helping us to learn the game (and a little about life as well!). God's Blessings to your entire family during this tough time!

Carolyn and Rodger Dutton

March 3, 2009

Karla, we are so sorry that your father passed away and we know you'll miss him alot. We didn't know him well but we knew him through you, he must of been a great guy to have raised such a great friend, wife and sister! May God bless you and your family and be with you in this time of sadness. we love you.

Dick Heckman

March 3, 2009

I enjoyed playing bridge with Bob at Zoar Lutheran Church on Thursday afternoons. He was proud of his family and proud to be from Wisconsin.

Diane Klein-Thorpe

March 2, 2009

Mrs. Schwanke, Karla, Eileen, Peter, John...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Trinity memories...I can still see him sitting at a basketball game cheering us on. My prayers are with you all.

Ron and Judy Ashley

March 2, 2009

Sharon and family,
Ron and I were very sad to hear about Bob. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Alicia & Louis Colombaro

March 2, 2009

Karla and family,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Pease

March 2, 2009

Pete, John and familes,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you have beautiful memories of your dad to hold in your heart forever.You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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