Robert W. Schwaegerl, 86, WWII Veteran

Mr. Schwaegerl was born, July 28, 1918 in Cleveland and has lived in Avon Lake the past 51 years.

Mr. Schwaegerl attended Finn College and was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a business degree. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, as a Captain, flying B-26 Bombers during WWII. Mr. Schwaegerl was award the Distinguished Flying Cross for retuning his group to safety after sustaining much damage during their D-Day mission. Mr. Schwaegerl worked for Ohio Bell as a Depreciation Manager for many years.

Mr. Schwaegerl was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of Spring Valley Country Club and a member of the Cleveland Yachting Club. He enjoyed golf and sailing and owned 4 different sailboats over the years.

Mr. Schwaegerl is survived by his wife of 57 years: Wilma A. (nee Appunn). Other survivors include two sisters: Lois Suthanri and Gloria Nelson, both of N. Hollywood, CA.

Arrangements are by the Busch Funeral, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., in Avon Lake. Cremation is by Busch Crematory. Memorials may be forwarded to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 32747 Lake Rd., in Avon Lake. www.buschfuneral.com.