Schwantes Family Obituaries of Clark County Wisconsin

Schwantes, Donald A. (7 Mar. 1907 – 25 Aug. 1988)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Saturday, 27 Aug. 1988

* Donald A. Schwantes, 81, Neillsville, died at 7:37 p.m. Thursday at Neillsville Memorial Hospital.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Neillsville, with the Rev. Thomas LaChapelle officiating. Music will be provided by Wilbred Galstad, soloist, and Iris Musil, accompanist. Burial will be in the Neillsville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis, David and William L. Schwantes, Lance Plummer, Floyd Short and Willard Matson.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, and until 11:30 a.m. Monday.

He was born March 7, 1907, in Unity, to William F. and Frances Schwantes. He graduated in 1927 from Unity High School and attended Barbers College, Minneapolis.

He married Evelyn C. Siverston June 12, 1933, in Auburndale. She survives. He was a barber for several employers until opening his own barber shop in Neillsville in 1933, which he operated until retiring in 1969.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and an honorary member of the Neillsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Richard of Marina Del Ray, Calif., Terry of Bloomington, Minn., and Jeff of Burnsville, Minn., and six grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Walter and Maynard, and a sister, Ermine.

Schwantes, Eldore John (20 Jan. 1915 – 31 Aug. 1971)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Tuesday, 31 Aug. 1971

* Eldore John Schwantes, 56, of Milwaukee, a former Marshfield resident, died at 3:15 a.m. today (Tuesday) at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Wood, Wis. Death was due to complications.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hansen Chapel with the Rev. Eldore Messerschmidt, associate pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church here, officiating. Burial will be made in Hillside Cemetery.

Visitations may be made at the Hansen Chapel from 2 p.m. Wednesday until time of services Thursday.

Mr. Schwantes, a single man, was born Jan. 20, 1915, in Clark County and was a 1935 graduate of the Marshfield Senior High School.

He had been employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory here prior to entering the service in October, 1940. After his discharge in 1946, he had been employed at a Milwaukee foundry.

Survivors include two brothers, Lothar Schwantes. Edgar, and Dr, Frederick Schwantes, Chicago, Ill.; and four sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Frances) Trierweiler, Marshfield; Mrs. Walter (Edna) Seehafer, and Mrs. Leroy (Marion) Seidl, both of route 1, Marshfield, and Mrs. Harold (Elnora) Hanson, Brillion.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the American Legion Post of Marshfield.

Schwantes, Evelyn C. (15 Apr. 1910 – 8 Aug. 1996)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Friday, 9 Aug. 1996

* Neillsville – Evelyn C. Schwantes, 86, of Neillsville, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Aug. 8, 1996, at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jenny Schroeder will officiate the service. Organist will be Iris Musil.

Burial will take place at the Neillsville City Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers will be David Schwantes, Travis Schwantes, Bill Schwantes, Lance Plummer, David Rice and John DeBauche.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and again one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.

Mrs. Schwantes was born April 15, 1910, in Auburndale to Ole and May (Conkling) Sivertson. She attended Auburndale and Marshfield schools and the university in Stevens Point. After her education, she was a primary grade teacher at Curtiss for three years before her marriage.

She was married to Donald A. Schwantes on June 12, 1933, in Auburndale. He passed away on Aug. 25, 1988.

She worked as a substitute teacher after their marriage and in the office at the Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a Patron of the Clark County Humane Society and the Neillsville Library. She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1983. She lived in Neillsville all of her married life.

She aided in organizing the Neillsville Cub Scouts and Job’s Daughters. She was a past Matron of Carmi Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star and served in many areas of the United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Neillsville United Methodist Church, past president of the Ladies League at the Neillsville Country Club and two time golf champion.

She is survived by three sons, Richard (Margit) Schwantes of Marina del Ray, Calif., Terry (Norma) Schwantes of Bloomington, Minn.; and Jeff, (Mary) Schwantes of Lakeville, Minn.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Stella Knutson and Olive Irving, both of Wisconsin Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters and one infant brother and sister.

Evelyn had a wonderful spirit that touched all who knew her. She was a generous, caring and loving person who will be in our hearts forever.

Memorials in her name may be made to the Clark County Humane Society.

Schwantes, Frances (1 Mar. 1881 – 8 Oct. 1966
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Monday, 10 Oct. 1966

* Colby – Mrs. William Schwantes, 85, Colby, died Saturday afternoon in Memorial Hospital at Neillsville.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby with the Rev. David Pankow officiating. Burial will be made in the Colby Memorial Cemetery.

The body will repose at the Lulloff Funeral Home in Colby until the time of services.

The former Frances Justman was born March 1, 1881, at Iron Ridge. Her marriage to William Schwantes, who preceded her in death Oct. 25, 1955, took place April 17, 1902, at Spencer.

After their marriage, the couple farmed west of Unity until 1928, when they moved to the city of Colby.

Mrs. Schwantes was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and its sewing circle.

Survivors are two sons, Maynard Schwantes, Leon, Iowa; and Donald Schwantes, Neillsville; a daughter, Mrs. Byrne (Ermine) Neville, Elm Grove; two brothers, Walter Justman, Unity; and Norval Justman, Edgar; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Lambert, Edgar; and Mrs. Harry Hermanson, Spencer; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Walter, four brothers and three sisters.

Schwantes, Fredrick L., D. C. (21 Jan. 1917 – 30 Oct. 1983)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Monday, 31 Oct. 1983

* Fredrick L. Schwantes, D. C., 66, of 912 W. Sixth St. died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday in the emergency room at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He had been in ill health the past two years.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Virgil E. Taylor will officiate. Carol Snelling will be the organist, and William A. Allen will be the soloist. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 54 of Marshfield.

Pallbearers will be Alan Schwantes, Raymond Siegel, David Huber, Karl Runge, James L. Treierweiler and Joseph A. Fleisner.

Visitation at Rembs / Kundinger Chapel will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and then at the church from 10 a.m. until service time.

He was born Jan. 21, 1917 in Neillsville, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick (Ida Griepentrog) Schwantes. He received his education in Marshfield schools, graduating from McKinley High School in 1935. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, from Dec. 8, 1941 to Sept. 24, 1945. After his discharge, he attended the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, graduating Dec. 22, 1948. He then attended the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, graduating on Jan. 12, 1952. After graduation he entered private practice in Joliet, Crystal Lake and Chicago, until his retirement.

He married Myrtle Mae Trossen Dec. 31, 1941 in Chicago. She survives. The couple moved to Marshfield in September.

Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Deborah) Meehan of Wisconsin Dells, two grandsons, four sisters, Mrs. Frances Trierweiler, Mrs. Edna Seehafer and Mrs. Leroy (Marion) Seidl, all of Marshfield, and Mrs. Elnora Hansen of Brillion and one brother, Lothar Schwantes of Edgar.

He was predeceased by a brother, Eldor.

Schwantes, Herman W. (28 Oct. 1879 – 2 Apr. 1961)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Apr. 1961

* Colby – Herman W. Schwantes, 81, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Christian officiating. Internment will be made in the North Spencer cemetery.

Mr. Schwantes was born in the town of Unity Oct. 28, 1879. He was married to the former Dora Bruesewitz Nov. 6, 1905, in the town of Brighton. She died Dec. 14, 1934. His second marriage took place Oct. 19, 1943, to Mrs. Anna Westberg. She survives him.

He had worked as a carpenter up to the time of his retirement and farmed southeast of Spencer. He was a building contractor for 10 years and from 1938 to 1943 was employed at the Badger Ordnance Plant at Baraboo and at Joliet, Ill.

He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and its Men’s Club and Lutheran Laymen’s League.

Survivors also include a son, Theodore, Dallas Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Marilyn) Viegut, Athens, Mrs. Ervin (Lorraine) Schmidt, Stratford, and Mrs. Hilda Tews, Owen; three stepsons, Orville Westberg, Colby, Harold and Erland Westberg, Oregon; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lester Bruesewitz, Unity; three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Bruss, Colby, Mrs. Minnie Greeler, Neillsville and Mrs. Anna Pockat, Marion; and five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Schwantes, Leota Bertha (19 May 1905 – 9 Dec. 1994)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Dec. 1994

* Leota Bertha Schwantes, 89, formerly of Spencer, died Dec. 9, 1994 at Continental Manor, Abbotsford.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spencer, with the Rev. David Ault officiating.

Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Spencer. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home, Spencer, and one hour before the service at the church.

She was born May 19, 1905, in the town of Brighton to Robert and Anna Andre. She attended St. John’s parochial and public schools. She was married to Emil Schwantes on Sept. 16, 1925, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker all of her life.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Ladies’ Aid at the church. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years.

She is survived by two daughters, Vila Oelrich of Hudson, Fla., and Carolyn Hopfensperger of Junction City; three sons, Roger of Marshfield and Robert and Arlyn, both of Spencer; two sisters, Hilda Weber of Cedarburg and Norma (Emil) Luepke of Spencer; one brother, Robert Andre of Neenah; 26 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two sons, Dennis and Jerald; one daughter, Elaine Koch; and three sisters.

Schwantes, Martha (8 Oct. 1883 – 7 Mar. 1965)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Monday, 8 Mar. 1965

Spencer – Mrs. Martha Schwantes, 81, Spencer, died Sunday at the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. The Rev. W. R. Krueger will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery.

The body will repose at the Jasperson Funeral Home in Spencer from Tuesday evening until time of services.

The former Martha Mellenthin was born Oct. 8, 1883, in the town of Unity, and received her education there. Her marriage to Ferdinand Schwantes, who preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1937, took place Nov. 14, 1901, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in North Spencer.

After their marriage they lived on a farm in the town of Brighton, Marathon County, until 1935, when they moved to Spencer. Since 1957 she had resided at the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen.

Mrs. Schwantes was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Ferdinand (Esther) Kopp and Mrs. Leo (Evelyn) Klein, Marshfield; Mrs. Albert (Adelia) Schultz, Spencer; Mrs. Arden (Erna) Douglas, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Oscar (Viola) Carlson, Unity; two sons, Arthur and Herbert Schwantes, Spencer; two sisters, Mrs. William Ewald, Spencer; and Mrs. Anna Schultz, Milwaukee; two brothers, Otto Mellenthin, Marshfield; and Arthur Mellenthin, Spencer; 14 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

Schwantes, Roger K. (5 Aug. 1932 – 2 Nov. 2004)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Thursday, 4 Nov. 2004

* Roger K. Schwantes, 72, of Marshfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Colonial Center in Colby, with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church. The Rev. Mark Krueger will officiate. Mary Castner will provide music with Bill Allen serving as soloist.

Internment of ashes will be in McMillan Memorial Gardens. American Legion Post No. 54 will conduct military honors. Roger’s 12 grandchildren are serving as honorary pallbearers.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hansen Funeral Home and one hour prior to service time at the church.

Roger was born Aug. 5, 1932, in the town of Brighton, a son of Emil and Leota (Andre) Schwantes. He attended Harding School. Following his education, he worked on local farms and at Mid-State Truck.

Roger served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1956. He was stationed in Korea. He was discharged with the rank of Tech Sergeant.

After his military service, Roger returned to the area and worked for Rollohome. In 1963, Roger purchased the Sinclair station and operated Roger’s ARCO Service until 1972. After selling the station, he worked for Bauman’s Bank until 1994. In retirement, he worked at Mid-State Truck doing “parts runs” and maintenance.

He was united in marriage on Aug. 5, 1973, to the former Marcella Leffel.

Roger was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He served on the church council and performed maintenance at the church for nearly 20 years. He was an active member of American Legion Post No. 54 and Elks Lodge No. 665. He also enjoyed gardening, occasional trips to the casino, spending time with grandchildren, family and friends.

Roger is lovingly survived by his wife Marcella, his children, Rochelle (Brian) Weeks of Marshfield; Randy Schwantes of Stratford, Cheryl (Andy) Schofield-Dahl of Spencer; Mark (Denise) Eiberg of Marshfield, Randy (Tabitha) Eiberg of Stratford and Tracy (Paul) Severt of Marshfield. He is further survived by 12 grandchildren: Josh and Luke Schwantes, Stacy, Brittany, Josh, McKenna and Katlyn Eiberg, Jason and Jeremy Severt, Alex Schofield, Jed Bauer and Trystian Weeks; two brothers, Arlyn (Theresa) Schwantes and Robert (Betty) Schwantes, all of Spencer; and one sister, Vila Oelrich of Chicago.

Two sisters and two brothers, Elaine Struck and Carolyn Hopfensperger, and Gerald and Dennis Schwantes preceded Roger in death.

Schwantes, Rosalie Anna (3 June 1903 – 14 Dec. 1991)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Monday, 16 Dec. 1991

* Spencer – Rosalie Anna Schwantes, 88, Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford, formerly of Marshfield, died at 12:54 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, where she had been admitted Thursday.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencer, with the Rev. William Ruhbusch officiating. Mrs. Daniel Schwantes will be the organist for congregational singing. Burial will be in West Spencer Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be relatives, Verrill and Jeffrey Schwantes, Douglas and James Brandt, Thomas Niehaus and James Craft.

Visitation will be at Hansen Funeral Home, Marshfield, from 7-9 tonight and then at the church after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

She was born June 3, 1903, in rural Clark County, to the late Albert and Marie (Buse) Schultz. She attended rural Clark County schools. She was married to Alvin Schwantes June 16, 1926, at Trinity Lutheran Church, and he died June 12, 1985.

After her education, she lived with her parents until her marriage. After her marriage, she and her husband farmed in the town of Brighton until 1932. They then moved to the town of Sherman and farmed there until 1954. At that time they moved to Marshfield where she worked at various places, including Clover Cream Dairy, Normington Laundry, the Holiday Inn and Figi’s Inc., until her retirement. She continued to live in Marshfield after retirement and became a resident of the nursing home in September.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Marshfield Senior Citizens.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth of Marshfield and Verlyn of Mosinee; one sister, Elsie Schultz of Marshfield; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was also predeceased by one infant son, three sisters and one brother.

Memorials may be designated to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour.

Schwantes, Roy (9 Apr. 1904 – 2 Aug. 1972)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Thursday, 3 Aug. 1972

* Spencer – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rux Funeral Home, Spencer, for Roy Schwantes, 68, who died Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Clark County Hospital, Owen, where he had resided for the past 40 years.

The Rev. David Ault, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be made in the Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery, Spencer.

Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at noon on Friday.

Mr. Schwantes was born April 9, 1904 in the town of Unity and received his education in Spencer schools.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. William (Linda) Naedler, Granton; and two brothers, Harry, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Arthur, Minneapolis.

Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.

Schwantes, Walter George (15 Aug. 1903 – 28 Jan. 1956)
----Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Monday, 30 Jan. 1956

* Spencer – Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church here for Walter George Schwantes, town of Lynn cheesemaker, who died Saturday night at Madison General Hospital, Madison. He was 52 years old and had resided in Spencer for the past two years.

The body is at the Swarthout Funeral Home, where it will lie in state until 1 p.m. Tuesday, when it will be taken to the church. The Rev. Randolph Mueller will conduct the final rites and burial will follow in the West Spencer cemetery.

Mr. Schwantes was born in the town of Unity Aug. 15, 1903, and was married to the former Ruth Buck June 3, 1926, at Edgar. He was a cheesemaker all his adult life and operated a cheese factory in the town of Lynn with his only son, William Schwantes.

He was also active in school affairs and at one time served as school treasurer of the town of Holton. He was affiliated with the local Lions Club, Lutheran Church and the Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association.

Besides his wife and son, he leaves a mother, Mrs. William Schwantes, Colby; two brothers, Maynard of Loyal and Donald of Neillsville; one sister, Mrs. Byron Neville, Milwaukee, and two granddaughters. Two infant daughters preceded him in death.