Obituary for Howard Martin Schwerdtfeger
Howard Martin Schwerdtfeger was born into the Christian family one of 3 siblings to Elmer and Paula Schwerdtfeger. He was born on April 3,1951 in the Mark Greer Hospital, Vandalia, Illinois. Howard attended the Altamont Community High School, however at the age of 16 left to work on the family farm with his father and brothers .The family farm had be in their family for a number of years after all immigrated from Eastern Germany.
Howard and his brother Robert continued in life raising cattle, milking, and grain farming will still living on the generational farm until his death. Howard attended the Immanuel Lutheran Church grade school, was baptized, and confirmed his faith in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Howard is survived by his:
2-Brothers: Robert Allen Schwerdtfeger of Altamont, Illinois
James Edward (wife, Claudia Ann Cramer) Schwerdtfeger of Mt. Zion, Illinois
Numerous relatives in the Altamont Area
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Elmer Martin Schwerdtfeger
Paula Augusta Alwine Schroeder-Schwerdtfeger
Grandparents: Martin and Anna Brauer-Schwerdtfeger
Edward and Martha Yagow-Schroeder
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
16
Nov
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
Kull Funeral Home Altamont
114 West Washington Ave.
Altamont, IL 62411
Service
Wednesday
16
Nov
11:00 AM
Kull Funeral Home Altamont
114 West Washington Ave.
Altamont, IL 62411
Cemetery Details
Location
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
203 E Division
Altamont, IL 62411
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