Francis A. Schwab, of Sunman, was born on February 10, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio a son to Robert and Emma Gutzwiller Schwab. He married Teresa V. Wilwerth on April 7, 1951 and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2016. Francis was a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed farming. He was a member of the Red Truck Gang, the Franklin County Farm Machinery Club, and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Francis also was a member and Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 91, Francis passed away at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg.
Those surviving who will cherish Francis’ memory include his children, Victoria Werner of Cincinnati, Roberta (Steve) Huster of Sunman, David (Janice) Schwab of Cincinnati, Susan (Larry) Ehler of St. Leon, and Jo Ann (Tom) Gutapfel of Sunman; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; a sister, Anna Mae Kocher of Sunman, and a brother, Paul Schwab of Cincinnati.
Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, George Werner III; a sister, Lucy Smith, and 2 brothers, Victor and Herman Schwab.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. until Mass time at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville.
In lieu of flowers, which are not allowed in church during the Lenten season, the family asks that donations be made to Ripley Crossing Assisted Living, 1200 Whitlach Way, Milan, IN 47031or for Mass Intentions. To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Francis Schwab.