Mr. Gordon "Gordie" Schwark

Gordon (Gordie) Schwark , age 73, former Mayor of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening December 17, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1941 in Princeton, the son of Elmer and Viola (Wick) Schwark. Gordie is a graduate of the Princeton High School and attended Concordia College of Illinois for one year. He Married Mary Alice Detert on November 18, 1967 at Saint James Church of Neshkoro. Gordon served his country in the Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry, for many years. Gordon worked as an Iron Worker for Local number eight for many years. He was active in Berlin and served the City, first as an Alderman and later became elected as Mayor, for a total of three terms, two consecutive and one later. Some of his enjoyments in life were, Golfing, (Past member of Mascoutin Golf Club), and watching the Wisconsin Badgers play. He is a faithful long time member of the Saint John Lutheran Church of Berlin and served for many years being the Chairman of the Congregation and is Chairman at the present time, and he also served the church on several other positions over the years. Gordon was well known by the children of Saint John Lutheran School, as he was always involved in youth activities and was known to them as the Bread man. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Alice, one sister, Arlynn Armatoski of Berlin, and one brother, Glen Schwark of Bertram, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Donald Schwark. A Funeral service for Gordon will be held on Monday December 22, 2014 at 11a.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church of Berlin with the Pastor Bryan Lundquist officiating and a luncheon and fellowship will immediately follow the service at Saint John Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Relatives and friends may visit with the family and pay their respects to Gordon on Sunday (TODAY) December 21, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of downtown Berlin and may visit again on Monday morning at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. A graveside committal service will be held after the luncheon and everyone planning on attending will meet at the Saint James Cemetery of Neshkoro at 2p.m.

Mr. Gordon "Gordie" Schwark

September 22, 1941 - December 17, 2014