Obituary for Joel Lucas Schwietz
Joel Lucas Schwietz, 42, of Indiana, died unexpectedly on March 30, 2021 in his home. Born in Indiana, on July 15, 1978, he was a son of Jeff (step-mom, Michele) Schwietz, of Virginia; and Kathy Schwietz, of Florida.
Joel will also be missed by his sisters: April Mason (Jesse), of Pennsylvania; and Nichole Bernard (Will) of Virginia, and their son.
Other survivors include a large family who loved him dearly: Uncle Jack (Laurel), of Ontario, Canada; Aunt Jeanne, of Colorado; Uncle Jim (Colleen), of Ohio; Aunt Jennifer (Jerry), of Ohio; Uncle Michael (Julie), of Colorado; and Aunt Jeanne of Pennsylvania. Also remembering Joel are his cousins: Lindsay (Laird), and Matt (Dana), all of Canada; Bradley (Molly), and Johnny (Sydney), all of Colorado; and Chase, Bailey (Kevin) and Isabella, all of Tennessee; as well as several great nieces and nephews. Joel’s extended family also includes Michele’s family in Pennsylvania who became Joel’s aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Joel was a thoughtful, smart, and kind person who loved his family, his cat and all dogs. He also enjoyed mountain biking, skiing with his dad, reading voraciously, and having ironic conversations with others who may or may not have shared his views and opinions. Joel was a caretaker for his Grandma Kadlubowski, he loved and looked after her for many years.
He was a 1996 graduate of Indiana High School; he then went onto serve in the United States Marine Corps, before completing four years of undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jack and Carol Schwietz; maternal grandparents, Jack and Sandra Kadlubowski; and extended grandmother, Margaret Stanko.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date when it is safer to assemble. The family asks that you celebrate Joel’s life, and share online condolences and memories on the Rairigh-Bence Memorial Page at rbfh.net. Those wishing to make a donation may consider giving to The John F. Kadlubowski Memorial Scholarship, The foundation at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 724-357-3184, or Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org).
The Schwietz family is being assisted by the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana. Cremation at Rairigh-Bence Crematory.
Joel will also be missed by his sisters: April Mason (Jesse), of Pennsylvania; and Nichole Bernard (Will) of Virginia, and their son.
Other survivors include a large family who loved him dearly: Uncle Jack (Laurel), of Ontario, Canada; Aunt Jeanne, of Colorado; Uncle Jim (Colleen), of Ohio; Aunt Jennifer (Jerry), of Ohio; Uncle Michael (Julie), of Colorado; and Aunt Jeanne of Pennsylvania. Also remembering Joel are his cousins: Lindsay (Laird), and Matt (Dana), all of Canada; Bradley (Molly), and Johnny (Sydney), all of Colorado; and Chase, Bailey (Kevin) and Isabella, all of Tennessee; as well as several great nieces and nephews. Joel’s extended family also includes Michele’s family in Pennsylvania who became Joel’s aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Joel was a thoughtful, smart, and kind person who loved his family, his cat and all dogs. He also enjoyed mountain biking, skiing with his dad, reading voraciously, and having ironic conversations with others who may or may not have shared his views and opinions. Joel was a caretaker for his Grandma Kadlubowski, he loved and looked after her for many years.
He was a 1996 graduate of Indiana High School; he then went onto serve in the United States Marine Corps, before completing four years of undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Jack and Carol Schwietz; maternal grandparents, Jack and Sandra Kadlubowski; and extended grandmother, Margaret Stanko.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date when it is safer to assemble. The family asks that you celebrate Joel’s life, and share online condolences and memories on the Rairigh-Bence Memorial Page at rbfh.net. Those wishing to make a donation may consider giving to The John F. Kadlubowski Memorial Scholarship, The foundation at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 724-357-3184, or Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org).
The Schwietz family is being assisted by the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana. Cremation at Rairigh-Bence Crematory.