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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271599
Title: Jerome G. Schwindt
Date: 6/3/1934-5/14/2025
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Inscription/Marks: 6/3/1934
Summary: Jerome Schwindt, 90, of Dickinson, ND, passed away peacefully May 14, 2025, having lived a long and full life packed with love, laughter, and just the right number of wheels on his furniture. Funeral Mass was held May 20, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Richter celebrating. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. He was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Clemy, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built not only a beautiful family but a home filled with warmth, sawdust, and the irresistible smell of something baking in the oven. Jerome found delight in turning the ordinary into something smarter, easier, or simply more fun. Adding wheels to furniture for effortless movement, inventing clever household fixes, crafting cheerful wooden lawn ornaments painted in every color of the rainbow—he approached everything with a blend of practicality, creativity, and a wink of whimsy. Nothing stayed plain for long in his world; if he could improve it, brighten it, or bring a smile with it, he did! Jerome had a passion for cooking and baking, and was known for his legendary Christmas cheer—a family tradition that warmed hearts (and probably raised a few eyebrows). He delighted grandkids with grout (kraut) nip and German schupfnudeln, caramel rolls, kuchen, and many other traditional German foods. He always cooked with love and a healthy dash of creativity! Later in life, he embraced new creative outlets with the same enthusiasm. At age 87, he picked up a paintbrush and added color to St. Benedicts Court. The halls were soon filled with his bold, joyfully colorful artwork, displayed for all to enjoy. Music was a lifelong companion for Jerome, woven into the fabric of his days. He played multiple instruments with ease, always ready to share a tune. With his harmonica in hand, he shared music freely—those fortunate enough to hear him knew it came from a place of pure joy. His beloved classic country music was the soundtrack of his life—still playing, softly and sweetly, up to his very last moments. Jerome was the proud father of six children, and his legacy continues through his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom he adored. His love for family was at the core of everything he did, and his playful spirit, stories, and kindness will live on through them. He leaves behind a family filled with gratitude, memories, and maybe a few rolling chairs! His family was his masterpiece—each member a brushstroke in a life painted with purpose, humor, and love. In his honor, fix something that’s broken, bake something from scratch, or raise a glass of Christmas cheer to toast a life well lived! Jerome was survived by his children: Pam (Ray) Kilwein, Rita (Steve) Ries, Maynard (Shari) Schwindt, Sharon (Terry) McCloud, and Scott (Robbin) Schwindt. He was also blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Gregory.
Red ID: FND_I_79096 Image ID: 528801 Image Notes: FND001 271599

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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