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Charles "Chuck" F. Schwerbrock

9/29/1927 - 8/27/2024

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Obituary For Charles "Chuck" F. Schwerbrock

Charles “Chuck” F. Schwerbrock, 96, of Kewanee, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Kahl Home in Davenport, IA. Chuck was born September 29, 1927, in Kewanee, the son of John and Mary (Goossens) Schwerbrock. He graduated from Kewanee High School with the class of 1946. Chuck married Thelma “Till” Rosenquist on May 21, 1955, at St. Joseph’s Church, Kewanee; she preceded him in death on September 11, 2021.

Chuck is survived by their three children, Chris (Tim) Murray, Davenport, Ann Schwerbrock, Kewanee, David (Katrin) Schwerbrock, Wiesbaden, Germany; daughter-in-law, Karen Schwerbrock, Kewanee; ten grandchildren, Nathan, Karin, Colin, Evan, Calvin, Hannah, Pauline, Bryce, Emilia, Jacob; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Thomas Schwerbrock; and three siblings, John Schwerbrock, Maryann Wysowski, and Theresa Marshall.

Chuck worked at Zang’s in High School, where he learned the trade of meat cutting. After marrying Till, they owned and operated Chuck's Food Mart, Kewanee from 1949-1968, Schwerbrock's Red and White Grocery, Tiskilwa, 1968-1976 and Chuck's Meat Market, Kewanee from 1976-1992. Chuck was on the volunteer fire department in Tiskilwa. Chuck enjoyed bowling and golfing; he also enjoyed standardbred racehorses. He was a member of Saint John Paul II Parish. Chuck was elected as the Kewanee township assessor in 1993 and was reelected twice. He served for 12 years as assessor until 2005. Chuck instilled a good work ethic in all of his children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10:30 – 11:30 am, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Saint John Paul II Parish. Memorial Mass will be at 11:30 am, Friday, September 6, 2024, at the church. Father Chris Haake will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Saint John Paul II Parish or Visitation Catholic School Foundation. Please leave an online condolence for Chuck’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

Services

6 Sep

Visitation

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. John Paul II Parish 406 W. Central Blvd. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
6 Sep

Funeral Service

11:30 AM

St. John Paul II Parish 406 W. Central Blvd. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
6 Sep

Interment

12:30 AM

Pleasant View Cemetery 1000 Pleasantview Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 09/01/2024

    Chuck was a great guy for sure. Enjoyed knowing him at bowling and golf and the meat market. My condolences to the great kids he and Till sent my way at Kewanee High School. Best wishes for your futures.

  • 08/29/2024

    Chuck and Till hired me shortly after they opened the Meat Market in 1976. I worked for them until 1987. Chuck was a good man and a great mentor. He taught me everything he knew about meat cutting and I still make his Polish Kielbasa to this day. My condolences to his Chris, Ann and David. May he rest in peace.

  • 08/29/2024

    Dave, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family. Paula Lewis Anderson

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