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Harold Schwam 1921 - 2021

Harold B Schwam of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin United States was born on February 2, 1921 in Sheboygan to Harry Schwam and Anna Schwam. He had siblings Bernard Schwam, Joseph Schwam, Jeanette Mix, and Miriam Gordon. He married Hova (Shectman) on May 29, 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and they were married until death separated them on October 8, 2021. He had children Michael Schwam, Linda Merkel, Vicki Schwam, Susan Brook, and Brian Schwam. Harold Schwam died at age 100 years old on October 8, 2021 at Green Bay Rd, in Thiensville, Ozaukee County.

Harold B Schwam
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Sheboygan County, Wisconsin United States
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February 2, 1921
Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
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  • Introduction

    A veteran of the United States Army, Harold served during World War II. More about his long life - he died at the age of 100 years old - at Harold Schwam: Obituary.
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    1921

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    February 2, 1921
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    Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Harold was Caucasian of Russian heritage on his paternal and maternal lines. Both of his parents, his paternal grandmother, and both of his maternal grandparents were born in Russia.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born and raised in Wisconsin, Harold later moved to Delray Beach, Florida, where he spent 20 years of his 40 year retirement. In 2006, Harold moved back to Wisconsin, where he died at the age of 100.

  • Early Life & Education

    When he entered the United States Army, Harold had completed 4 years of High School.

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36259080 Enlisted: August 22, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law

  • Professional Career

    When Harold entered the United States Army, his civilian occupation was classified as "Semiskilled Routemen". He later worked for Lakeland Manufacturing Company for 42 years, becomeing the Vice President of Manfacturing.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Harold B Schwam was born to Harry H. Schwam (1889 - 1972) and Anna Hoffman (1899 - 1930). His father and mother were born in Russia. He had seven siblings, among them Jeannette (1920 - 1999), Bernard (1922 - 2002), Joseph (1925 - 2018) and Florence 1926 - 1931). Harold Schwam married Hova "Bobbie" Babette Shectman (1928 - 2022) in 1947 and they had children Michael, Linda, Vicki, Susie, and Brian. Harold and Bobbie were married for 74 years, until he died in 2021.. Harold was survived by grandchildren Jamie, Hrley, Joshua, Jeremy, Jon, Justin, Caitlin, Alexander, Jordan and Naomi. He was also survived by ten great-grandchildren.
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    October 8, 2021
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    Green Bay Rd, in Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin 53092, United States
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  • Obituary

    HAROLD SCHWAM Harold Schwam, age 100, passed away peacefully at home in Thiensville, Wisconsin on October 8, 2021 of natural causes. His loving wife of 74 years was by his side. Harold was born on February 2, 1921 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. After serving overseas during World War II, he returned to Sheboygan and began what would become a 42 year career at Lakeland Manufacturing Company where he ultimately became the Vice President of Manufacturing. He married the love of his life, Bobbie (Hova) nee Shectman on May 29, 1947 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Harold was a proud, kind and generous man who enjoyed cars, real estate investing, travel and in his later years giving out accurate, but unauthorized medical advice in Delray Beach, Florida where he spent 20 years of his 40 year retirement, until moving back to Wisconsin in 2006. While a man of few words, he was a special person who touched the lives of many in a positive way. He is preceded in death by his parents Anna and Harry Schwam, two sisters, Florence and Jeanette, and two brothers, Bernie and Joseph, and a son Michael. He is survived by his wife Bobbie; children Linda Merkel (Randy), Vickie Schwam (Mike Herrell), Susie Brook (Bruce) and Brian (Sheri), sister, Miriam; grandchildren Jamie, Harley, Joshua, Jeremy, Jon, Justin, Caitlin, Alexander, Jordan and Naomi; and 10 great-grandchildren. A sincere thank you to the staff of Willowbrook Place in Thiensville, and St. Croix Hospice. OLD JACKET MAKERS Never Die . . . They Just Fall Apart At The Seams". Contributions may be made in Harold's memory to the charity of your choice. - The Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) Wednesday, October 13, 2021 on page A4.
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In 1921, in the year that Harold Schwam was born, hugely popular Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, silent film star, was arrested for rape and manslaughter after an actress died following a party at his house. He was acquitted after three trials and the jury wrote a formal letter apologizing for the charges, but his career never recovered. His films were at first banned - the ban was lifted after a year - and he was mostly ostracized by the community. He died at 46..
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In 1933, when he was merely 12 years old, Frances Perkins became the first woman to hold a cabinet-level position, appointed by President Roosevelt to serve as Secretary of Labor. She told him that her priorities would be a 40-hour work week, a minimum wage, unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation, abolition of child labor, direct federal aid to the states for unemployment relief, Social Security, a revitalized federal employment service, and universal health insurance. President Roosevelt approved of all of them and most them were implemented during his terms as President. She served until his death in 1945.
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Schwam, Yolanda (Sep 24, 1904 - Aug 14, 1993) Schwam, Donald (Nov 17, 1935 - Mar 1985) Schwam, Marcus (Aug 12, 1891 - Jun 1971) Schwam, Fannie (Sep 10, 1905 - Mar 9, 1996) Schwam, Harold (Feb 1, 1911 - Jun 20, 2007) Schwam, Louis (Jul 25, 1908 - Dec 1977) Schwam, Hattie (Sep 23, 1915 - May 1982) Schwam, Zelda (Mar 3, 1903 - Oct 22, 1988) Schwam, Stanley (Dec 10, 1905 - Mar 13, 1991) Schwam, May (Jan 2, 1894 - Nov 1978)
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