Schwier, Marlon L.
MADISON -
Marlon L. Schwier, age 89, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at
Oakwood Village West in Madison. Marlon was one of twin sons born on Sept.
2, 1917, in the town of Barre in La Crosse County, to parents Elmer and
Anna (Gunderson) Schwier. He graduated from West Salem High School in 1935
and received his bachelor of science degree from the University of
Wisconsin at Madison, majoring in agriculture and agricultural education;
later earning his master's degree. In 1941, he married Kathryn Davis from
Mindoro, Wis. Together they lived in Mindoro, while he taught high school
and coached basketball. In 1943, they moved to Sparta, where Marlon taught
vocational agriculture. In 1955, Marlon took a marketing specialist
position within the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture in Madison. He had
a wonderful 27 years working for the state in various positions and he was
very proud of the work he did there. He was also very active in the
community. He was a 35 year member of the Sparta and the Madison West
Kiwanis Clubs and served as president of the Madison Club in 1974. He was
also a member of the WIAA Officials Association and refereed basketball
and baseball games. Marlon is survived by his children, Jack (Shirl)
Schwier of Tampa, Fla. and his two sons, Jeff and John; Jerry Schwier of
Sauk City and his children, Marc, Jon and Jill; and Marlene (Bill) Wendle
of Madison and their children, Andy (Linden), Rebecca (Paul) Lindsey and
Scott. He is further survived by six great grandchildren, Jessi, Jenna,
Kendra, Keith, Will and Charis. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Kathryn, in October 2001 and his twin brother, Milton, in August 2004. A
memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at
CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Marlon was greatly helped
by the staff of Oakwood and Hospice in his final days. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to either of these organizations.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road
(608) 238-3434
www.cressfuneralservice.com |