In Memory Of
James F. Schwendeman
1933
2021
James F. Schwendeman
February 6, 1933 — April 20, 2021
James F. Schwendeman, 88 of Plain City, earned his wings at the Kobacker House on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a battle with lung cancer. He was a wonderful husband and dedicated father. Jim is survived by and will be sorely missed by his devoted and loving wife of 8 years, Sandra (Sandy); children, James R. (Valerie) Schwendeman, Kenneth F. (Elaine) Schwendeman, Steven M. (Rebecca) Schwendeman, Rosalie S. (Stephen) Valentine, Gregory L. (Tammy) Schwendeman; stepson Michael L. Dunn, stepdaughters Linda K. (Robert) Overs and Carol Ann Dunn; and many family members including grandchildren; great-grandchildren; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding him in death was his beautiful first wife, of 51 years, Elaine H. Schwendeman, brothers Glenn and David Schwendeman, sister Mary Margaret Smithberger and great granddaughter Layla F. Mathews.
Jim was born in Waterford, Ohio to the late Francis and Helen (Schilling) Schwendeman on February 6, 1933. He was raised on a farm and enjoyed working on the family homestead. He married his first wife and moved to Columbus where they raised 5 beautiful children. Jim proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. His career spanned many years primarily with Westinghouse and Columbus Public Schools. He also held many part time jobs over the years. Jim was a hard worker and worked 16 hour days for 24 years to support his family. When Elaine fell ill, Jim was her sole caregiver for 8 years until her passing in 2006.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jim. He cherished his friends and family and would do anything for them. He loved quiet evenings with his beloved wife, Sandy, watching movies, playing cards, dancing/listening to Hank Williams, Jr., Lefty Frizzell, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce and Julio Iglesias and enjoying each others company. Jim and Sandy loved spending quiet time on their screened in porch sipping morning coffee, listening to the waterfall and birds sing. During the warmer months he loved taking their Motorhome to Delaware State Park and exploring nature, cooking on an open campfire and enjoying the outdoors. He loved traveling and taking Sandy to the beach.
Before his illness he loved his morning walks. He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily activities even while fighting cancer and enduring chemotherapy and radiation during a Pandemic.
Jim was a man of faith and attended church regularly. He most recently attended St. Joseph in Plain City, Ohio.
Because of COVID, a private service will be held for the family on Monday, April 26 at 11:30am at the St. Joseph Paris Activity Center, 670 W. Main Street, Plain City. Mask will be required.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Kobacker House for the excellent care he received during his final days
Preceding him in death was his beautiful first wife, of 51 years, Elaine H. Schwendeman, brothers Glenn and David Schwendeman, sister Mary Margaret Smithberger and great granddaughter Layla F. Mathews.
Jim was born in Waterford, Ohio to the late Francis and Helen (Schilling) Schwendeman on February 6, 1933. He was raised on a farm and enjoyed working on the family homestead. He married his first wife and moved to Columbus where they raised 5 beautiful children. Jim proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. His career spanned many years primarily with Westinghouse and Columbus Public Schools. He also held many part time jobs over the years. Jim was a hard worker and worked 16 hour days for 24 years to support his family. When Elaine fell ill, Jim was her sole caregiver for 8 years until her passing in 2006.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jim. He cherished his friends and family and would do anything for them. He loved quiet evenings with his beloved wife, Sandy, watching movies, playing cards, dancing/listening to Hank Williams, Jr., Lefty Frizzell, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce and Julio Iglesias and enjoying each others company. Jim and Sandy loved spending quiet time on their screened in porch sipping morning coffee, listening to the waterfall and birds sing. During the warmer months he loved taking their Motorhome to Delaware State Park and exploring nature, cooking on an open campfire and enjoying the outdoors. He loved traveling and taking Sandy to the beach.
Before his illness he loved his morning walks. He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily activities even while fighting cancer and enduring chemotherapy and radiation during a Pandemic.
Jim was a man of faith and attended church regularly. He most recently attended St. Joseph in Plain City, Ohio.
Because of COVID, a private service will be held for the family on Monday, April 26 at 11:30am at the St. Joseph Paris Activity Center, 670 W. Main Street, Plain City. Mask will be required.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Kobacker House for the excellent care he received during his final days
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