January 14, 1939 - March 12, 2021
On Friday, March 12, 2021, Gary N. Schwinden, loving partner, father, grandfather and Papa, passed away at the age of 82. Gary was born on January 14, 1939 in Stockton, CA to Joseph and Aura Schwinden.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1969. He went on to become a successful businessman in the auto industry for over 30 years.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother and father, Joseph and Aura (Calisti) Schwinden and sons Gary Jr., Jim Curry and Bill Curry.
He is survived by his long-time partner, DeDe Jones, daughter Debbie Dutschke, sister Rena George, and Ruby Schwinden. He has six grandchildren: Nick Schwinden III, Breanna Melendez (Anthony), Michael Curry (Melissa), Drake Dutschke, Andrew Curry and Josh Curry. He also has six great grand children, two nephews, and stepdaughter Phyllis Bowman and stepson George Maddox and many friends.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Tuesday March 23, 2021 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
The graveside service will be at 11:00am on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schwinden family.
