Merrill James "Jim" Schuwerk

Merrill James “Jim” Schuwerk, age 88 of Fairborn passed away Saturday May 12, 2018.  He was born November 13, 1929 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Merrill and Gladys (Hershey) Schuwerk.  Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Korea and Vietnam, retiring at the rank of TSgt.; and followed with employment in civil service, retiring after 40 years of combined federal service.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Alene.  Jim is survived by four children, Dianne (Luis) Pardinas, James Schuwerk, Richard Schuwerk, Joyce Ann (Ronald) Whitley; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his girlfriend, Pat Pestke of Sidney..  A graveside service will be held on Thursday May 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Byron Cemetery, Pastor Aaron Chivington officiating.