Robert C. Schweitzer
January 15, 1926 ~ May 27, 2019 (age 93) 93 Years Old
Robert Schweitzer Obituary
Robert C. Schweitzer
Robert Charles Schweitzer, 93, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Frank A. and Bertha J. (Nye) Schweitzer.
He was a graduate of Defiance High School and of The United States Army Signal Corps, where he served with the Development Detachment of the Engineering Laboratories. He began his career at All Star Products in Defiance and became a production supervisor.
He was a former Minuteman Fireman with the Defiance Fire Department, a lifetime member of the Defiance Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fireman's Association. He was a Military Support Member of the Fort Defiance VFW Post 3360 and a member of the Tinora Music Boosters. Adored by his family, beloved by friends and his community. Bob never met a stranger; he would talk to and help anyone whose path crossed his.
He was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church where, in 1962, he married the love of his life, Shirley Ann (Friend), who survives. He is also survived by his children: Teresa Anne Schweitzer, Santa Rosa, CA; Jennifer Anne Schweitzer-Ahmed, (Mahtab Ahmed), Defiance, OH; Andrew Charles Schweitzer, (Dr. Kellee (Gooden) Schweitzer), Toledo, OH; and Anthony Charles Schweitzer, (Sheila (McCoy) Schweitzer), Redwood City, CA.
He enjoyed, most of all, doting on his grandchildren: Madeleine Anne Schweitzer, Lilly Anne Ahmed, Benjamin David Schweitzer, Erica Jeban Ahmed, Grayson Charles Schweitzer (deceased), and Scarlett Josephine Schweitzer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters Francis (Frank) Schweitzer, Paul Schweitzer, Norbert (Dutch) Schweitzer, Richard (Dick) Schweitzer, Agatha Schweitzer, and Helen Rauch. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Schweitzer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, at St. John Catholic Church, with Father John Stites officiating.
Visitation is Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation is also from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to Shriners Hospital for Children 1900 Richamond Rd. Lexington, KY 40502, Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center 6817 St. Rt. 66 N. Defiance, Oh. 43512, or to the Defiance fire department 702 W. Third St. Defiance, OH 43512 towards maintenance of the 1926 fire truck. On line condolences may be shared at www.lawsonroessner.com
1753 S. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH, 43512
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Robert Charles Schweitzer, 93, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Frank A. and Bertha J. (Nye) Schweitzer.
He was a graduate of Defiance High School and of The United States Army Signal Corps, where he served with the Development Detachment of the Engineering Laboratories. He began his career at All Star Products in Defiance and became a production supervisor.
He was a former Minuteman Fireman with the Defiance Fire Department, a lifetime member of the Defiance Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fireman's Association. He was a Military Support Member of the Fort Defiance VFW Post 3360 and a member of the Tinora Music Boosters. Adored by his family, beloved by friends and his community. Bob never met a stranger; he would talk to and help anyone whose path crossed his.
He was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church where, in 1962, he married the love of his life, Shirley Ann (Friend), who survives. He is also survived by his children: Teresa Anne Schweitzer, Santa Rosa, CA; Jennifer Anne Schweitzer-Ahmed, (Mahtab Ahmed), Defiance, OH; Andrew Charles Schweitzer, (Dr. Kellee (Gooden) Schweitzer), Toledo, OH; and Anthony Charles Schweitzer, (Sheila (McCoy) Schweitzer), Redwood City, CA.
He enjoyed, most of all, doting on his grandchildren: Madeleine Anne Schweitzer, Lilly Anne Ahmed, Benjamin David Schweitzer, Erica Jeban Ahmed, Grayson Charles Schweitzer (deceased), and Scarlett Josephine Schweitzer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters Francis (Frank) Schweitzer, Paul Schweitzer, Norbert (Dutch) Schweitzer, Richard (Dick) Schweitzer, Agatha Schweitzer, and Helen Rauch. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Schweitzer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, at St. John Catholic Church, with Father John Stites officiating.
Visitation is Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation is also from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to Shriners Hospital for Children 1900 Richamond Rd. Lexington, KY 40502, Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center 6817 St. Rt. 66 N. Defiance, Oh. 43512, or to the Defiance fire department 702 W. Third St. Defiance, OH 43512 towards maintenance of the 1926 fire truck. On line condolences may be shared at www.lawsonroessner.com
Visitation
JUN 2. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home1753 S. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Visitation
JUN 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. John Catholic510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Mass of Christian Burial
JUN 3. 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. John Catholic510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
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