Jerry Schwettman

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Jerry L. Schwettman, 68, of Perryville died Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Oct. 27, 1936, in Cape Girar-deau. He and Barbara Rollet were married July 26, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Schwettman was retired from Procter & Gamble, and had been a teacher in Tamms, Ill. He was owner of Tuff Times Gun and Pawn Shop. He was a member of American Legion Post 133.

He served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Matt Schwettman of Fort Pierce, Fla.; two stepsons, Jim and Kim Bauwens of Perryville; three stepdaughters, Tina Amberger, Gina Berger and Dena Bauwens, all of Perryville; two brothers, Jack and Jim Schwettman of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Margie McAnally of Oak Ridge; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 6:30 to 9:50 a.m. The parish wake will be at 7 p.m., followed by an American Legion service. The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Monday.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. Kevin Fausz officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, with graveside military rites by American Legion Post 133.