Russell H. Schwoch

Died in his home on February 1, 2021 in Greenfield, WI at age 94. He was born February 28, 1926 in Beaver Dam, WI to Harold and Marie (Lenz) Schwoch. He graduated from Fall River High School, and served in the U.S. Army in the post WWII occupation of Germany. After leaving the military, he began a career in finance in Milwaukee, WI. He married Caroline Pasbrig on May 2, 1953 and they were married for 66 years until her death in January of 2019. He was a member of Adoration Lutheran Church, Greenfield, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Caroline, an infant daughter Joan, and his brothers LaVerne "Bud" Schwoch and Dean Schwoch. He is survived by his daughter Jean Speake (Wesley) of Springfield, MO; son Michael Schwoch of Longmont, CO; daughter Susan Schwoch of St. Louis, MO; grandson Anthony Farris (Sara) of Neosho, MO; and granddaughter Jessica Wagner (Tyson) of Ash Grove, MO. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Salemville Cemetery, N483 Co Rd M, Manchester, WI, 53946. Please wear a mask if possible. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the VITAS Hospice caregivers and the nursing staff at Layton Terrace Assisted Living for making it possible for him to be at home and comfortable for his last few weeks. Memorial donations may be made to Vitas Hospice, 2675 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 500, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226.