He was born November 18,. 1911 in the town of Pound to the late Gotlieb and Augusta (Cudnohosky) Schwittay. He was married to the former Edna M. Pape on December 6, 1938 in Crivitz. The couple farmed in the town of Pound, and since 1967, farmed in the town of Beaver.
Surviving are his wife, Edna. Schwittay of Oconto; one sister, Clara (Orville) White of Peshtigo, and two brothers, Leo (Lillian) Schwittay of Marinette and Elmer Schwittay of Athelstane, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Albert and one sister, Theresa Fischer.
Friends called at Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Colman from 12 noon Tuesday until time of funeral services at 3 p.m. Rev. Michael Werner officiated with interment in the Beaver American Lutheran Cemetery, town of Beaver.