Ellis Schwan

SCHWAN, Ellis Carl (Schwan Power Products) – passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 78 years.

Ellis Schwan of Alice, beloved husband of Joyce Mary Schwan (nee Laverdure).  Dear father of Jennifer Anthony & Erin Schwan; and step-father of Tammy (Tim Lance) & Sandra Jones.  Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Claire & Ciara.  Son of the late Fred & Martha Schwan (nee Moss); and brother of Lois Brumm (late Doug), Verla Brumm (Stanley) & Diana Yandt (Roy).  Predeceased by brothers Donald (late Lillian), Edgar (Arabela) & Delmar (Joyce) Schwan.  Also survived by his former wife Donna Schwan as well as by many nieces and nephews.

Respecting Ellis’ wishes, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Alice on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.  (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated.)  Online condolences and donations are available at www.mdbfuneralhome.com.