Gertrude A. Schweir

DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER ON TUESDAY, THE SERVICE FOR GERTRUDE WILL BE HELD AT

 CAMPANELLA & STEWART FUNERAL HOME, HIGHWAY 24 AT SALZER ROAD IN WAMEGO.

  Gertrude A. Schweir, 93, of Belvue, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (August 6, 2024) at Via Chisti Village in Manhattan, Kansas.

   Born October 8, 1930 in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Gertrude was the daughter of John E. and Martha A. (Martens) Casper. She graduated from Wamego High School in 1949 and began working with Wamego Telephone Company as a switchboard operator. She married Lawrence Herbert Schweir on November 5, 1950 at Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church in Belvue. Shortly following her marriage, Lawrence enlisted in the Air Force and Gertrude became a military wife and mother. After being stationed in Arizona and England, they returned to Wamego where they lived for a short time until they purchased the farm that they worked for over 40 years. Gertrude was a genuine farm wife, cooking and canning,3 driving the tractor and hauling grain and anything else she could help with on the farm. When they started their family, she cared for and raised her family while helping with the farm. Lawrence preceded her in death on April 13, 2008.

  Gertrude enjoyed working in her garden, sewing and reading, especially reading her Bible and helping with Bible study at the church. She loved listening to the Grand Ole Opry and going to dances and auctions with Lawrence. They enjoyed traveling across the United States and their many trips to Branson to see the shows. Gertrude also loved being involved with the activities of her children and grandchildren.

  Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Schweir of Manhattan, KS, Paul Schweir of Maple Hill, KS and Wayne Schweir (Dedra) of Belvue, KS; three grandchildren, Travis Rezac, Troy Rezac (Ashley) and Kayla Moore (Kris); three great grandchildren, Kayden Moore, Addyson Rezac and Harper Rezac; three brothers, Ralph Casper (Cindy) of Manhattan, KS, John Casper (Joyce) of Wamego, KS and Jerry “Buzzy” Casper of Manhattan, KS; a sister, Annette Peterson (Alan) of Wamego, KS; a brother in law, Robert Rawson of Wamego, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence; two daughters, Donna Jean Schweir and Karen Rezac; and two sisters, Edith Rawson and Johanna Gering (Gene).

  Graveside services will be held Tuesday (August 13, 2024) at 11:00 a.m. at Wamego City Cemetery.

  Gertrude will lie in state on Monday afternoon beginning at 3:00 and the family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home.