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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joseph "Joe"

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James Schwab

May 25, 1944 – April 16, 2017

Obituary

Joseph James "Joe" Schwab, 72, died April 16, 2017, at his home, in Sylvia. He was born May 25, 1944, in Seattle, Wash., the son of Georgie Alfred and Mary Nancy (Pennel) Schwab. Joseph attended Stafford High School and went to General Motors Mechanic School.

Joseph's passion was to go fishing and collect trains. He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include: children, Sheila Harris of Hutchinson, Loren Harris of Geneseo and John Schwab of Nickerson; siblings, Rusty Schwab and wife Glenda, Georgia Bennett and husband Leon, Roxanna Schwab and Sandy Schwab, all of Sterling; sister-in-law, Annett Nelson-Schwab of Turon; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents; stepmother, Marie Schwab; daughter, Holly Jo Schwab; and brother, Ray Schwab.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, in Sego Cemetery, rural Arlington, with Brother Richard Knapp presiding. Military honors will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Dillon Nature Center or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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Funeral Services

Family to receive friends

April
20

Elliott Mortuary & Crematory

1219 North Main Street, Hutchinson, KS 67501

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Graveside Service

April
21

Sego Cemetery

South Sego Road, KS

Starts at 2:00 pm

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