Kenneth Schweigert

Kenneth Schweigert , 91, Gilberton, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at his home.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Lewis and Ida Reed Schweigert. Ken was employed as a Journeyman Iron Worker until his retirement.

Ken was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II. He was a volunteer firefighter all of his life having been a life member of the Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Co. #1, the Rainbow Hose Fire Co. #1, Schuylkill Haven and the Continental Hose Co. #3, Gilberton. He was also a member of the Frackville American Legion Post 398.

Ken had a passion for the game of golf and had played up until his 91 ^st birthday. He had a PGA handicap of 3.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Dave Schweigert and his brother Harry D. Schweigert.

Ken is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sally A. Guinther Schweigert, Gilberton and his son Rick Schweigert, Arlington, VA.

A Celebration of Life Service and visitation will be held on Sunday November 10 ^th from 3 to 5 pm at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville with Mayor Mary Lou Hannon as the celebrant. Interment with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a later date.