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Nicholas Schwegel

Gates Mills, OH |

On August 27, 2021, Nicholas “Nick” Schwegel died at his home in Gates Mills, Ohio, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jamie Caputo Schwegel, his daughter, Tiffany Schwegel of Concord, Ohio, his son Nicholas “J” Schwegel (wife, Julie) of Jacksonville, FL, his sisters, Betty Fleming (Bill) of Katy, TX, and Judy Buerkle (Jim) of McKinney, TX. His grandchildren are Aiden Campbell in Ohio and Louise, Millie, Olivia, and Nicholas Schwegel in FL. Nephews and niece are John Fleming, Joe Fleming, Chris Buerkle, and Jessica Buerkle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Pauline Schwegel. 

Nick was born on April 10, 1947, in Alton, IL. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1965. He served in the Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended SIUE after his tour of duty. He married Jamie in July 1971. They moved from the Alton area in 1974 to the Gates Mills, Ohio, the area where they raised their family and worked together for many years at C & M Machines. 

Nick loved his family (which included their dogs). He enjoyed golfing, listening to music, daily crossword puzzles, and watching his favorite football teams - the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.

The family gathered at their Gates Mills home mid-July and enjoyed a wonderful celebration of life with him, which included a Golden Wedding Anniversary dinner and Veterans honors presented by a Cleveland Clinic Veterans’ volunteer. 

No memorial service or funeral is being planned. The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (cuyahogadogs.com), the Gary Sinise Foundation (garysinisefoundation.org), or any charitable organization of your choice will gratefully accept memorial donations in his name. 



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