TITLE: In memory of David Allan Schwerdtfeger of Seguin.

SUMMARY: In memory of David Allan Schwerdtfeger of Seguin.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of David Allan Schwerdtfeger of Seguin, who passed away on October 5, 2012, at the age of 74; and WHEREAS, Mr. Schwerdtfeger was born to Norman Alvin Schwerdtfeger and Nettie Oma Schwerdtfeger on August 13, 1938, in Seguin; he graduated from Seguin High School in 1956 and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Lutheran University in 1960; and WHEREAS, A certified public accountant, Mr. Schwerdtfeger worked for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in San Antonio for 25 years, rising to become vice president of finance; he then spent the last 15 years of his notable career with Groves Alexander Group in San Antonio; active in professional associations, he was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants; he also contributed to his community through his affiliation with the Rotary Club of Seguin, and he played an active role in Toastmasters International; and WHEREAS, Mr. Schwerdtfeger was a valued, lifelong congregant of First United Methodist Church, where he held numerous committee leadership positions, sang in the choir, and participated in the Sharers Sunday School Class and the Methodist Men; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife of nearly five decades, Dolores; the couple became the proud parents of two children, Jeff and Karen, and delighted in seeing their family grow to include nine grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Among his favorite pastimes, Mr. Schwerdtfeger counted jogging, working in the yard, going to the beach, and playing with his loyal King Charles Spaniel, Casey Joy; he especially loved spending time with his treasured grandchildren; and WHEREAS, David Schwerdtfeger achieved a life that was rich in family, friends, and accomplishments, and those who were blessed to share in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Allan Schwerdtfeger and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Dolores Carter Schwerdtfeger; to his son, Jeff Schwerdtfeger, and his wife, Kathie; to his daughter, Karen McReynolds, and her husband, John; to his grandchildren, Frances Krienitz and her husband, Dean, Eric, Matthew, and Andrew Schwerdtfeger, and Cameron, Laura Anne, Eleanor, J. D., and Sarah McReynolds; to his sister, Sandi Seidel, and her husband, Leland; to his sister-in-law, Nancy Carter; to his niece, Laura Johnson; to his brother-in-law, Larry Cunningham; to his special friends, Keith and Nelwyn Robinson and their daughter Jillian; and to all others who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David Allan Schwerdtfeger. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1838 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 8, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House