Reynold Schwickerath
April 2, 1928 ~ March 31, 2012
Reynold J. Schwickerath age 83 of New Hampton died Saturday evening, March 31, 2012, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Holy Family Parish – St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and children. Mass servers will be Emily Schwickerath, Maxwell Schwickerath and Barbara Schwickerath. Adam Schwickerath, Nathan Schwickerath and Amanda Trask will be lectors and the offertory gifts will be presented by Kristen Reicks, Amanda Trask, Sara Schwickerath and Susan Schwickerath. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Michael Pickar, Matthew Pickar, Daniel Pickar, Brian Pickar, Steven Pickar and Jonathan Pickar serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Forester Rosary. Visitation continues 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Reynold John Schwickerath was born April 2, 1928, on the Schwickerath family farm near North Washington, IA, the son of Lambert and Barbara (Pierre) Schwickerath. He received his education at St. Mary’s School in North Washington. As a young man, Reynold was involved in 4-H showing calves and enjoyed breaking and riding horses with his brothers and friends. He also played baseball on the local town team.
On September 14, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, he married Corinne Gebel. The couple purchased their first farm near North Washington where they raised their family of three girls and three boys. He was a life-long farmer. Reynold was a co-founder of the Washington Cadet 4-H Club and was very active while his children were involved. The most enjoyable part of his involvement was with the 4-H softball teams. Reynold also loved being a little league coach. He was the Chief Ranger with the Catholic Order of Foresters, a parish council member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. Together, Reynold and Corinne enjoyed their family and friends as well as dancing, playing cards and traveling.
Reynold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Corinne; five children, Pam (Virgil, Jr.) Pickar of New Hampton; Sandra (Andrew) Armbruster of Iowa City; Neal (Leah) Schwickerath of New Hampton; Curtis (Lynette) Schwickerath of New Hampton; Ann Schwickerath (Carl Callaway) of Davenport; fifteen grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Pat (Huffman Schwickerath) Ruffridge of Cresco; sister-in-law, Margaret Schwickerath of New Hampton; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Daniel Schwickerath in 1988; brothers and sisters, Edward Schwickerath, Louis Schwickerath, Mary Ries, Martha Sinnwell, Josephine Schwickerath, Walter Schwickerath and Vincent Schwickerath.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. May Reynold now be enjoying the fullness of life with the One who loved and died for him.
Corrine and family-so sorry to hear of Renie’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Mary Lou Ries
Neal, Leah & Daughters, Thinking of you during this difficult time. Please know that the Schwickerath family will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Griffin Family
So sorry to hear about your Dad. No matter how old you get, it is still hard to loose your parents. I miss my Dad.
We are gonna miss you at the euchre table..You were a good partner. Miss you Rest in Peace
Neal, Leah & Family: Our deepest symathies to you and your family during your time fo loss. Lots of hugs!!!
Pat, Adam, Nathan and Mandy- You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Meagan & Ryan
Come ye blessed; Gone but not forgotten. Our deepest condolences.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your familis as you mourn the loss of a man that left a wonderful legacy for you cherish.
Corrine and family, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. You were always such good neighbors and friends.
Ann, Sandra and family sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Julie & Dan Rose
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sympathy to the entire family.
Corinne, Pam and Virgil, Pickar kids,and Family….our condolences on Reynolds passing. He was a good, quiet and easygoing neighbor. Always a smile and a wave to us and our kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Ryan, Heather, Reid and Kye Rausch
We extend our sympathy to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time and in the days ahead.
Schwickerath family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed and Sandy Shekleton
I am sorry for your loss. I never met your father but I know both Ann and Sandra – they are wonderful people so I am sure Reynold was also. My best wishes are with you, your friend, Meg
Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barry and Diane
Corrine & family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Thoughts and prayers to you at this time of sorrow. Cherish all of the good memories you shared. May he now rest in peace and may God bless all of you. Merle & Karen
May the Lord welcome Reynie into heaven with open arms. Thank you Lord for giving Reynie to us in this life. May the Lord bless you Corrine and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Reynold was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed.
Curt, Lynette, & family, You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad. May the many memories that you have help sustain you during this difficult time.
I always remember Reynold’s big and friendly smile. He will be terribly missed.
Schwickerath Family ~ May the joyful memories help carry you through this difficult time. Sending loving thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences, Roberta and family.
Ann, Sandra, & Familly- keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sending our sincere sympathy to Corrine and family.
Extending our sympathy to Corrine and family. There are so many good memories of your family as neighbors and continued friendship. We will keep you iin our prayers and thoughts.