Gerald John Schwegel Sr.

April 30, 1934 - August 15, 2018

Gerald John "Shakey" Schwegel Sr., age 84 of Millville passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past four years. Born in Millville to the late Gerald James and Margaret (Storey) Schwegel, he graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was a life long Millville resident. He served in the United States Army Reserves during the Korean War. For 40 years, Gerald worked as a Union Electrician for I.B.E.W Local Union 351 and retired. In the 1970's he received his private pilot's license and he owned his own plane. He enjoyed flying with his friends on the weekends. Gerald attended the Parish of All Saints in Millville. He was a member of the American Legion Nabb-Leslie, Post No. 82 of Millville, and the B.P.O. Elks No. 580 of Millville where he served as the Treasurer for many years and volunteered with BINGO. He also volunteered with the American Legion Rescue Squad for two years. He was an avid woodworker. Gerald will be sadly missed by his son Gerald J. Schwegel Jr. of Millville; his granddaughter Eileen Ditty of Millville; and his dog Fritz. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis E. (Robbins) Schwegel in 1998; and his daughter Kathleen Ann Ditty in 2002. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. The family requests memorial contributions to the American Legion, 220 Buck Street, Millville, NJ 08332 or to the Millville Elks Lodge, 1815 E. Broad Street, Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Gerald J. Schwegel Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.