Howard Eugene Schwinn's Obituary
Howard E. (Bud) Schwinn, age 80, of Tavares, FL, formerly of Ravenna, OH, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1932 in Ravenna, OH to Howard G. and Lucille (Ney) Schwinn. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Smith) Schwinn; children, Joni (Charlie) Holloway of Ravenna, OH, Pam Daugherty of Satsuma, FL, Bonnie (Samuel) Beetler of Ravenna, OH, Andrea (Matthew) Anderson of Shaker Heights, OH; grandchildren, Charles (Cathryn) Holloway, Michael Holloway, Samuel Beetler II, Matthew (Tonya) Beetler, Steven Daugherty, Danyell Daugherty, Oriana Anderson and Emerie Anderson; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Katelyn, and Steven Jr. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy (Bissonette) Schwinn; mother, Lucille (Ney) Schwinn; parents, Howard and Esther Schwinn; brothers, Charles and Darl; and sister, LaRita. His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family and friends, and also traveling with his wife. Howard graduated from Ravenna Township in 1950 and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force in the 29th Radio Squadron Mobile and USAF Security Services. Howard retired with 30 years of service from the U.S. Postal Service in Ravenna, OH. He was a member of First Christian Church in Ravenna, OH and an associate member of Adventure Christian Church in Tavares, FL. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a member of the Moose. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left by signing the guestbook below.
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