Joseph Schwebl Jr., age 87, of Lutz, Florida, formerly of Shawano, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Florida. Joe was born January 29, 1932, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Slad) Schwebl Sr. He attended the Illinois Architectural School and served with the United States Army Airborne. Joseph also enjoyed fishing on Shawano Lake.
Joe was united in marriage to Carol Marohl on Nov. 20, 1954; she preceded him in death Jan. 20, 1999. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano.
Survivors include five daughters, Pamela Schwebl, Catherine Schwebl Waits, Dorothy Steen, Susan Schwebl and Carol Lynn (Chris) Traber; eight grandchildren, Gregory Steen, Lauren Steen, Nickolas Browne, Kaylee Browne, Roxana Waits, Katie Traber, Grayson Traber and Maya Traber; and one brother, Allan (Diana) Schwebl.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol; one son, Joseph “Joe” Schwebl III; one brother, Walter Schwebl; and Carol’s parents, Walter “Junior” and Dorothy Mahl.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 5, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano with the Rev. Tom Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery with military rights conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Shawano County Humane Society.
Swedberg Funeral home is assisting with the arrangements.