(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Reverend Myron L. Schwanke
In his infinite wisdom, our good and gracious Father called home the Reverend Myron L. Schwanke on June 24th, 2016 at the age of 73.
Myron was born September 6th, 1942 to Lawrence and Mildred (Wiese) Schwanke in Lincoln, Nebraska and moved to Watertown, Wisconsin to attend Northwestern Preparatory School and pursue a career as a Lutheran Minister. After graduating from high school he attended Northwestern College and finished his schooling at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Myron’s first call was to serve a mission church on the Apache Indian Reservation in Peridot, Arizona, and he went on to serve two more parishes, St. John’s in Milton, Wisconsin and St. John’s in Baraboo, Wisconsin before retiring from public ministry.
Myron is survived by his mother, Mildred (Wiese) Schwanke, his two sisters Sandra Schultz and Cheryl (Dale) Henning, his two sons William (Carol) Schwanke and Michael Schwanke, his daughter Angela (John) Daniels and by his grandson Brandon Schwanke.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita (Mallow) Schwanke, whom he married on June 4th, 1966, and many other relatives and friends.
Myron will be missed but we rejoice that he is with the Lord and reunited with those who have gone before him. We will see him again.
A memorial service for Pastor Schwanke will be held on Tuesday June 28th, 2016 at 11:00AM at Bethany Lutheran Church (2100-75th Street Kenosha) with Pastor Pagel officiating. Visitation with the family will take place on Tuesday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Bethany Lutheran Church for the building of their new church would be especially cherished.
Mon - Fri: 8AM - 4PM
(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
James Sommerfeldt says:
Angela,
You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I wish you well and please know that you are in my prayers.
James
Sherry Sommerfeldt says:
Angela,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Sherry
Vicki Krueger says:
Angela and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Cindy Krickl Tessman says:
Bill, Angela and Mike
My prayers are with you all as you are mourning the loss of your father. I will always remember your father as my Pastor who led my heart to our Lord-I thank God too for his words when Jim and I were married at St. Johns in Milton 32 years ago. He was a faithful servant and I am thankful God put him in my life when I was finding my faith. May God comfort you all by holding your memories and love of your father close to your heart and know he is rejoicing in Heaven with your mother. Cindy & Jim Tessman
Tammy Bassuener says:
Angela and Family,
My heart goes out to you during this sorrowful time, may the love of family and strength from friends comfort you.