Roger W. Schwiebert

Roger W. Schwiebert
August 23, 1942 - June 30, 2024

   Roger William Schwiebert, 81, of Hamler, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, June 30, 2024 at Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio.
   He was born August 23, 1942 in Hamler, the eldest child of the late Arnold and Doris (Rosebrook) Schwiebert.
   Roger grew up a baptized and confirmed Lutheran in the St. John Lutheran Church, Deshler.  He was a 1960 graduate of Hamler High School.  After graduating, he went to work full time at the former Panning Lumber Company, Hamler.  For 25 years he was part of the carpentry crew and kept busy until a downturn in the business.  Shortly after being laid off from work, his list began to grow.  His reputation as a skilled carpenter kept him self-employed from 1985-2014.  Roger Schwiebert Construction was known in the area for his master craftsmanship, whether it was a custom home or any size of remodeling project.
   On October 5, 1963 he married Margaret "Peg" (Bichan) of Hamler at the former Hamler United Methodist Church.  Together for over 60 years, they raised three boys and have seen it grow to grandchildren and great grandchildren.
   He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler and active in the church choir and the Jesus Builds Ministry.  In his lifetime he was always drawn to music.  He was a member of the Northwesternaires Barbershop Chorus for over 40 years and he also played and traveled with the Village Dutchmen Polka Band.
   He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peg"; three sons, Matthew (Virginia) Schwiebert; Bruce (Karen) Schwiebert; Ryan (Jennifer) Schwiebert; 8 grandchildren, Michael Schwiebert; Marco Schwiebert; Margarita Schwiebert; Heather (Wayne) Campbell; Haley (Corbin) Brosneck; Dillon Schwiebert; Felix Schwiebert; Robin Schwiebert;  3 step grandchildren, Carrie (Anson) Wooten; Sarah (Ryan) Applegate; Joseph (Ali) Rosebrock; 5 great grandchildren, Jonah; Kay; Tulip; Tycho; Thalia; 8 step great grandchildren, Maxton; Maverick; Maylee; Madilee; Lily; Ella; Aurora; Josephine; 2 brothers, Dennis (Jackie) Schwiebert; Mark (Donna) Schwiebert and sister, Diana (Jeffery) Salisbury.
   He was also preceded in death by an infant brother.
   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler with Deaconess Helena Morris officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 
   Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Feehan-Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler and from 10-11 a.m., Saturday at the church.
   The family suggests memorials to Hope Lutheran Church, Parkinson Foundation of NW Ohio or Donor's Choice.
   Messages and memories can be left at www.feehanrodenbergerfuneralhome.com

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