The Life of GERHART FREDERICK ASWEGAN
Gerhart “Gary” Aswegan, 87, was born August 30, 1927, in Franklin County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Elise Aswegan. He passed away at Urbandale Health Care Center on January 10, 2015. Gary proudly served his country in Alaska, during WWII.
Gary was a dry cleaner for 18 years and a foreman with Armstrong Rubber Company, retiring after 26 years of service. He was also a driver for Willis Auto Campus for many years. Gary was an active member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Des Moines and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McAllen, Texas, where he and his wife, Delores, wintered for 20 years. He enjoyed helping with Christmas for the Needy, playing horseshoes, cards, and bowling.
In addition to his loving wife of 66 years, he is survived by his children, Gary Aswegan, Jane (Gary) Pike, and Paul (Melinda) Aswegan; son-in-law, Gary Swenson; grandchildren, Heidi Aswegan, Nathan Pike and Jacob Aswegan; sister, Ruth Wasser; and brother, Erwin (Linda) Aswegan. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Judy Swenson; granddaughter, Stephanie Pike; and an infant brother, Earl.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 4003 2nd Ave., in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
In loving memory of Gerhart, memorial contributions may be directed to Our Saviour Lutheran Church or John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Gary was a dry cleaner for 18 years and a foreman with Armstrong Rubber Company, retiring after 26 years of service. He was also a driver for Willis Auto Campus for many years. Gary was an active member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Des Moines and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McAllen, Texas, where he and his wife, Delores, wintered for 20 years. He enjoyed helping with Christmas for the Needy, playing horseshoes, cards, and bowling.
In addition to his loving wife of 66 years, he is survived by his children, Gary Aswegan, Jane (Gary) Pike, and Paul (Melinda) Aswegan; son-in-law, Gary Swenson; grandchildren, Heidi Aswegan, Nathan Pike and Jacob Aswegan; sister, Ruth Wasser; and brother, Erwin (Linda) Aswegan. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Judy Swenson; granddaughter, Stephanie Pike; and an infant brother, Earl.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 4003 2nd Ave., in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
In loving memory of Gerhart, memorial contributions may be directed to Our Saviour Lutheran Church or John Stoddard Cancer Center.
