Mr. Flavian [Speed] Joseph Schwein Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Flavian Joseph (Speed) Schwein, 85, of DeSoto died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Friday, January 15, 2016. He was born February 9, 1930, near Perryville, Missouri, the son of Frank and Anna (nee Bohnert) Schwein. He was married in Webster Groves on Dec. 16, 1950 to Jean Shultz, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Stephen and grandson Mark. He is survived by seven children, Teri (Noreen) Schwein of Lenexa, Kan.; Mark J. Schwein of Fenton,; Mary J. (Daryl) Hurt of Wentzville; James M. (Tina) Schwein of Festus; Anna (David) Schwein-Ball of Cuba; William F. (Debbie) Schwein of DeSoto; and Susan E. Johnston (Kevin) of Ballwin, 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends in particular Kathy and Kenny Emmons and family of DeSoto, and his long-time nurse Connie Dansby. Speed was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Although his own family kept him busy, he always found time to help kids in need. Speed was a supporter of The Boy Scouts of America, serving as a leader and mentor for kids for many years in Kirkwood. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. When he wasn’t pulling a child’s fishing line out of a tree, he spent his spare time helping neighbors build additions and doing other good works in the community. Speed was a strong yet gentle man. His love for his country was unwavering and he served our country for 7 years in the Air Force and the Air Force Reserves. His faith, tenacity and strength were the foundation of a work ethic that he passed along to his children and those he mentored. Speed owned and operated Schwein Construction out of Kirkwood and DeSoto, Missouri. In that capacity, he built several homes in the St. Louis area, including a home featured in House Beautiful Magazine. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 4-8 p.m. at Ziegenhein &Sons, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, Missouri, 63129. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 20 at 11 am at St. Maurus Catholic Church, 10198 Highway B, Biehle, MO 63775, followed by interment at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Flavian [Speed] Joseph Schwein

February 9, 1930 - January 15, 2016