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George Schwenk, 1923 - 2007
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George was my dad.
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Updated: 2/1/2008
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Dad liked to feed birds (that’s seed in the bucket)
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Me and dad
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He spent a lot of time reading and listening to music in his favorite chair. (And don’t forget that Martini.)
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My brother, Kurt, with dad
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My sister, Debbie, with dad
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Elizabeth, George’s wife of 23 years.
Dad’s life was infinitely enriched by Beth.
In his declining months, she also worked very very hard to take care of him. Thanks to her, he was able to live at home until his final hospital stay.
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Among other things, George was a gifted artist. After a long successful career in medical illustration, he turned, in retirement, to oil painting.
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As he grew older and his faculties began to fade, painting began to frustrate him. This was one of his last paintings.
It was for his wife, Elizabeth’s, church.
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A small selection of art by George Schwenk
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All images Copyright © 2004 George Schwenk No use without written permission
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Childhood photos of George & Annette
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A photo album of George & family
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