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Harold Schwall Obituary
Harold "Harry O" Henry Schwall
Born March 8, 1928 Wilmette, IL
Died Peacefully April 1, 2014, at 4:01 AM. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Harry is survived by daughter Lisa Schwall Rueschoff and Husband David , of Lawrence KS , and their children Caylen (Dave) Sunderman, Nora and Anna; Austin (Haley) Rueschhoff and Ayla; and Ali Rueschhoff. Son Jeffrey Schwall and wife Lee Bynum Schwall of Winston Salem, NC and their children Jordan, Will, and Patrick Schwall.
Harry was Irish through and through, the only son of Bridget O'Sullivan-Schwall and Henry A Schwall. Harry has 2 older sisters, Margaret Schwall Edgren and Evelyn Schwall Meindl, who he dearly loved and admired. Evelyn survives and resides in upstate New York.
Harry will be missed by all. He never met a stranger, had friends far and wide. In the past few years Harry's life was touched by a wonderful group that helped care for him; including a bevy of beauties (his words). A graduate of New Trier High School in Wilmette, IL, he attended Coe College where he met his wife Jennine Featherstone Schwall, a beauty queen and cheerleader. They were married, moved to Rockford, IL and had their two children Jeff and Lisa. Harry had a wonderful career with Ford Motor Company, moving several times and finally settling in Omaha, Nebraska, where he retired after 35 years with Ford. Harry and Jennine later divorced, and he re-married Jean Shooter Schwall during his time in Omaha. He was preceded in death by both Jennine Schwall, and Jean Schwall .
Harry served his country as a Marine, a Legionnaire, a Shriner, a Jester, as well as many other service organizations. Upon retirement, Harry "O"'s favorite pastimes we're traveling, golf ( 3 holes-in-one), and lunch with the guys. His love of life was evident; when people would ask, "How was your day"? , he would reply with "Never had a bad one!".
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association or your local animal shelter, as Harry loved his dogs.
A celebration of life will be held May 3, 2014, in honor of Harry's love of, parties and ponies, alas, The Kentucky Derby. Time and place will be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Schwall
Don Kixmiller
April 12, 2014
May your Golf in Heaven only improve!
Adrienne "Dane" Van Winkle
April 9, 2014
I have many fond memories of Harry from my time at Ford Division. "Daney, Daney, Daney!" as he cruised the halls of 11111 L Street. My thoughts and prayers are with his family--I'm sure Harry's cruising the halls of heaven, letting everyone know he's home.
Mark Schwietz
April 7, 2014
"Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come." Beautiful words of faith carved out some 2500-2600 years ago, and they could not be any more true today. What a seat your pop will have for Easter! You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers Lisa.
April 7, 2014
I will always remember when Harry sang to me "oh where oh where is Kelly,Kelly with the big brown eyes"
Michelle Jacobsen
April 6, 2014
Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis, Michelle, Auston & Ali
April 6, 2014
Thinking of you, Lisa so sad for you.
Doug Myers
April 6, 2014
My condolences, Lisa.
Dan Ketter
April 6, 2014
Harry knew everyone in Omaha. He was the greatest extrovert I ever met and was never to busy to help some one out.
He loved poking fun at him self "can't go to college go to Coe". When ever you saw Harry you saw Dick Hospers they were inseparable even in retirement
Rosemary
April 6, 2014
My prayers and sympathy to the family. Harry hired me at Ford Motor Co. in Omaha.
Bill Fead
April 6, 2014
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
John Norton
April 6, 2014
Harry was one of the good guys. He will be missed
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