Walter Scott Schwegel, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Walter Scott Schwegel, Sr., affectionately known as "Scott" or "Walt", age 73 of Millville, passed away peacefully, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday morning, August 4, 2018 at CLC VA Hospital in Philadelphia. Born and raised in Millville to the late George and Florence (Green) Schwegel, Walt graduated from Millville High School, and was a lifelong resident. After high school, Walt went on to proudly serve our country in the U.S. Marine Corps., beginning at Parris Island, SC and then Camp Lejune, NC. Walt served with the Mortar Battery 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, and the "H" Battery 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines. He participated in named operations Double Eagle I & II, Hot Springs, and Montgomery. Walt received several honorary medals, including the Vietnam Service, Good Conduct Medal, 25th Anniversary Commemorative Medal, Vietnam Campaign, National Defense, Marksmanship Badge Rifle Medal, and the states highest military honor, the Distinguished Service Medal. After Walt's military service was completed, he went on to work at Armstrong Cork Co., Wheaton Glass Co., worked over 20 years as a self-employed carpenter, and then spent eight years working as a cabinet maker at Silverton Yachts in Millville. Walt was well known for his kindness to others, generosity, selfless acts to help people, and was extremely devoted to his loving family and friends. At an early age, he was a leader of the Millville Lancers and was the club organizer for the Young Men's Christian Association in Millville. Throughout the years, his strong Catholic beliefs led him to have a clear understanding of himself, his country, his God, and always being dedicated and devoted to others. He was also a member of the Millville VFW, Bush-Kerrick Post No. 2169 and the American Legion Nabb-Leslie, Post No. 82 of Millville. Walt loved riding his Harley, traveling all over the country, and cherished being out on the water in his boat. He was an avid sportsman that enjoyed deer and duck hunting, as well as fishing. Among Walt's favorite pastimes was watching and playing baseball, and he was a huge Eagles fan. Walt will be sadly missed by his loving wife Denise Hanna of Millville. Walt is also survived by his children, Salena Barsotti (Russell) of Bridgeton, Walter Scott Schwegel, Jr. (Laura) of Millville, Brigette Paiz (Rob) of Millville, Charles Paiz, Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; step-daughter Courtney Cantoni of Pittsgrove; seven grandchildren, Monique Folwell (Justin) of Millville, Samantha Barsotti of Bridgeton, Lari, Layne, & Livia Schwegel of Millville, Riley Meade of Bridgeton, and Eddie Bradley IV of Millville; great-grandson Dylan Folwell of Millville; mother-in-law Mary Jane Hanna; brother-in-law Paul Hanna; best friends, Nick Siniavsky & family, and Jason Butcher & his family; and his pit bull, Roxie. He was predeceased by his previous wife Barbara (Paiz) and his brother George Walter Schwegel. A Memorial Service with full military honors will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walt's memory may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to St. Joseph's Indian School, 1301 North Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Walter Scott Schwegel, Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Walter Scott Schwegel, Sr.

March 17, 1945 - August 4, 2018