• (419) 592-2333
Call Us (419) 592-2333
Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • Services & Pricing
  • Personalized Offerings
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
  • Contact Us
    • Home
    • Obituaries
    • Flowers & Gifts
    • Services & Pricing
    • Personalized Offerings
    • Resources
    • Plan Ahead
    • Contact Us
    Our Tributes

    Tributes

    James Schwab
    Change Photo
    Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
    Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

    James Schwab

    May 7, 1932 - October 19, 2021

    James Schwab, 89, of Napoleon, Ohio died Tuesday, Oct. 19th at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born May 7, 1932 in Hamler, Ohio to the late Clarence and Yvonne (Newton) Schwab. James was a 1951 graduate of Napoleon High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1953. On May 5, 1956 he married Marilean Wellman who preceded him in death on May 7, 1997. James was born and raised on the farm, which was a very important part of his life. James also worked off the farm at Dicks Pastries and later at Campbell Soup Company as a guard, clerk, and supervisor of spray irrigation during season. James enjoyed restoring antique tractors and attending antique tractor shows. James is survived by his four children, Michael (Tina) Schwab, Beverly Schwab, Cheryl (Gregory) Westrick, and Susan (Douglas) Castillo; grandchildren, Jenna “Toots” Castillo, Jessica “Squirt” Westrick, Chelsea “Little M” Westrick; step grandchildren, Ariel (Ryan) Gibson, Jeremy (Amber) Kinder, Cody (Jessica) Kinder, Dennis (Misty) Irvin, Douglas (LeeAnn) Irvin, Chris Hoeffel; and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Marilyn (Jack) Krueger and Donna Munson and a brother, Clarence (Carolyn) Schwab. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Margaret Allen and a brother, Robert Schwab. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Chapel, Hamler, Ohio. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery, Napoleon, Ohio. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul Catholic Chapel, Hamler, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

    Login
    • What would you like to do?
    • My Account
    • Logout

    James Schwab, 89, of Napoleon, Ohio died Tuesday, Oct. 19th at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born May 7, 1932 in Hamler, Ohio to the late Clarence and Yvonne (Newton) Schwab. James was a 1951 graduate of Napoleon High... View Obituary & Service Information

    Print

    The family of James Schwab created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

    Obituary & Service

    James Schwab, 89, of Napoleon, Ohio died Tuesday, Oct. 19th at...

    View More

    Share a Memory Below

    A comforting word from you means a lot.

    Share a Memory

    Flowers & Gifts

    Send flowers to the Schwab family.

    Send Flowers
    • Tribute Wall
    • Photos & Videos
    • Obituary & Service
    • + More Information
      • Obituary & Service
      • Family Tree
      • Family Map
      • Family Dates
      • Subscribe to Updates
      • Approvals
      • Following
      • Configuration
      • Administrators
    • Homepage
    • Funerals & Obituaries
    • Flowers & Gifts
    • Services & Pricing
    • Personalized Offerings
    • About Us
    • Resources
    • Payments & Donations
    • Plan Ahead
    • Contact Us
    • Family Login

    © 2022 Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.

    Made with love by funeralOne

    View General Pricing List