Henry Schiwitz
January 16, 1925 — March 3, 2018
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Past Services
Visitation
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel - Benton
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Funeral Service
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel - Benton
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Interment
Henry Schiwitz
He was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Commerce, Missouri, the son of Arthur Albert and Mary Pearl Fullerton Schiwitz.
He married Ella Dean Freeman on Sept. 20, 1952; she preceded him in death March 19, 2015. Henry was a chief engineer for Cargo Carriers Towboat. He served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Morley Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Schiwitz of New Hamburg, Missouri, and John (Ronda) Schiwitz of Cape Girardeau; two daughters, Debbie Schiwitz Grogan and Janet Schiwitz, both of Benton; eight grandchildren, Josh, Jesse, Callie, Katie, Paxton, Megan, Alexus and Noah; and eight great-grandchildren, Caleb, Austin, Brylie, Ali-Shae, Dade, Amelia, Ella Grace and Rowan.
He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Albert Jr. and Edward Schiwitz.
Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with Bill Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, with full military honors.
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Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel - Benton
Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel - Benton
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