Jean R. Schwendinger

Jean R. Schwendinger, age 79 of Dubuque, Iowa, completed her earthly journey on April 2, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services in Dubuque.  To honor Jean’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jean’s family.

 

Jean was born on March 16, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, one of 9 children to Raymand and Marie (Hahn) Manahl.  She spent her formative years surrounded by family and friends and would embrace their importance in her daily life throughout her 79 years.  She eventually found her true-love, John J. Schwendinger, and the two were united in marriage on July 30, 1960, and, in time, blessed with 3 children of their own.  They faced the world together as a united front and the love that they shared continues to be found within the generation who now follow their lead.  Jean did spend about a decade of her time outside of the home working in the housekeeping department at the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino.  She was a devoted and faithful worker, but would openly admit that her favorite hours there where definitely when she was off the clock.

 

Jean lived a full and abundant life.  She was always cheering on her St. Louis Cardinals during the baseball season, but in between games was also perfectly content to sit down at the table to show off her card playing skills, or even to simply relax with her beloved dog, Spunky, by her side.  But, undeniably, Jean’s greatest joy in this life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Going on vacations with them when they were young has left everyone with an abundance of wonderful memories to treasure and her unwavering devotion to each and every one of them made Jean the kind of grandma everyone dreams of having in their lives.  We will miss our humble and beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, but we sadly accept that the Lord has greater things instore for her now.  We will proudly carry on her legacy as we remain behind and trust that when we see her again, she will surely have kept herself in good company with her parents and siblings while waiting patiently for our arrival.  Thank you, Jean, for everything that you’ve taught us through your words, thoughts and actions and may we slowly discover peace in the understanding that we were confidently entrusted into your arms as we began our journey’s here also.   

 

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Jean include,

 

her loving husband of 59 ½ years,

John Schwendinger, Dubuque, Iowa;

 

her 3 children,

Catherine Flores, Dubuque, Iowa,

Connie Schwendinger-Gruber, Dubuque, Iowa,

and James Schwendinger, Dubuque, Iowa;

 

her 8 adored grandchildren,

Antonio (Stefanie) Flores, North Liberty, Iowa,

Andrew Flores, Dubuque, Iowa,

Angelica Flores, Dubuque, Iowa,

Ryan (Dana) Gruber, Dubuque, Iowa,

Brandon Gruber, Dubuque, Iowa,

Catherine (Adam) Kurt, Dubuque, Iowa,

Kristina Gruber, St. Louis, Missouri,

and Adriana Flores, Dubuque, Iowa;

 

her 11 great-grandchildren,

Austin Venzke, Ava Flores, Aidan Kelly, Amelia Flores, Cruz Kelly, Andrew Flores, Emmett Gonzalez, Selena Flores, Dominic Soberanez, Alivia Gruber and John Flores;

 

her sister,

Betty Candler, Cedar Rapids, Iowa;

 

along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbors.

 

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings.

 

Jean’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at ManorCare and Hospice of Dubuque for all of their wonderful and compassionate care and support of Jean and her family.

 

With private family services being held, family and friends are invited and welcome to send sympathy cards for Jean’s family to 1796 Lawndale Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001, and online condolences may also be shared and expressed at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

To honor Jean’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

5 comments on “Jean R. Schwendinger
  1. Tom Breitbach says:

    Sorry for your loss

  2. Barb Candler Stellmach says:

    Aunt Jeannie will be missed. I keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven gained a special angel. She will live in our hearts forever. Love to you all. Rest in Peace Aunt Jeannie.

  3. Patricia Schmitt says:

    Sorry to hear of Jeans passing. I worked with Jean at Riverside for many years and she was a hard worker.

  4. Sue (Pottebaum) Leute says:

    So sorry to hear of your loss! Your Mom was always such a sweet lady!

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