Arlyn Ray Schwager

Memorial Service for Arlyn Ray Schwager, age 62 of Clearwater, NE were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater with Pastor Dr. Rico D. Kotrous, Officiating. Music was provided by Carol Thiele. Military Rites conducted by Clearwater American Legion Post #267. No visitation. Burial will be at a later date. Arlyn passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Ambassador Nursing Home in Omaha, Ne. Arrangements are being conducted by Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Arlyn Ray Schwager was born on September 15, 1952 to David and Leola (Jones) Schwager in Neligh, NE. He grew up in Clearwater. He attended school in Clearwater and graduated with the class of 1970 from Clearwater High School. He attended Northeast Community College in Norfolk. On October 28, 1971 he enlisted into the United States Navy at Omaha, NE. On November 10, 1979 he was united in marriage to Diane Morse in Sugar Grove WV. To this marriage there were 3 boys, Philip, Keith, and Shane. He was discharged on March 31, 1995 from Persuppdet Navy Station in Norfolk, VA. After the service they returned to Clearwater. Arlyn enjoyed painting, going for drives, he also collected coins, knives, and anything patriotic. He was a member of the Clearwater Legion Post #267. Survived by his sons, Philip Schwager of Wellsville, NY, Keith and Erica Schwager of Omaha, NE, and Shane Schwager of Lincoln, NE. Three grandchildren, Violet, Gabriel, and Sylas. Sisters, Dora Lea and Ken Menning of Orchard, NE. Brothers, Dan and Ronda Schwager of Clearwater, Brian Schwager of Clearwater, NE. Brother-in-law, Dr. Rico D. Kotrous of Lincoln, Ne. Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and sister, Davon Kotrous.