Pastor Daniel V. Schowalter

September 22, 1929 - November 5, 2020

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI or Emmanuel UCC, Hales Corners, WI.

On November 5, 2020, Pastor Daniel V. Schowalter, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 91.

Born September 22, 1929, Dan was the first born of Henry and Esther Schowalter. He grew up on a farm near Jackson, Wisconsin before attending Lakeland College. Following graduation, he attended Mission House Seminary and graduated in 1952.

While at Lakeland, Dan met Laura Koehler and they married in 1951. Their adventures started in Sheboygan, where Dan had his first call at a mission church. He later served other United Church of Christ parishes in Browntown, Kewaskum, and Milwaukee. Dan and Laura were married 46 years until her death in 1997.

Twice blessed, he married Marjorie Wickert for the next chapter of his life. In an additional 23 years of marriage, they enjoyed the last stages of his ministry, trips, and Dan’s passion for music; from singing grace to barbershop quartets. Dan loved spending quality time with his children and grandchildren, playing games, eating buttered popcorn, or sharing stories.

Daniel’s smile and steady presence will be missed by his wife, Marj, and children: Deborah McGowan (Brian), Mary Lamm (Steve), Barbara Okonek (Tom), and James Schowalter (Stephanie), as well as Marj’s children, David Wickert (Carolyn), Beth Wickert (Terry Farrar), and Brian Wickert (Rebekah). Additionally, he has 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

He will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield in a private ceremony. A Celebration of Life service will be held as soon as feasible.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI or Emmanuel UCC, Hales Corners, WI.

On November 5, 2020, Pastor Daniel V. Schowalter, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 91. Born September 22, 1929, Dan was the first born of Henry and Esther Schowalter. He grew up on a farm near Jackson, Wisconsin before attending Lakeland College. Following graduation, he attended Mission House Seminary and graduatedContinue Reading

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I adored Pastor Schowalter. I first met him & Marj) officially when I sang with the Hales Corners singers. My parents, Don and Marion Seeger were friends of his for many years through their work with their churches. We asked him to officiate at their funerals and he gave us such comfort, since he knew them both well. His beautiful smile and kind demeanor meant the world to me. My sympathies to Marj and all of his family. Carla Seeger

My heart goes out to the Schowalter family. I loved Rev. Schowalter and was inspired by his walk with God during his time in Kewaskum. He was a wonderful pastor and role model. My mind is flooded with memories of choir practice, catechism classes on Saturday mornings, youth get togethers, Christmas caroling, nursing home ministry, and so much more. He was a fountain of youth and so exuberant! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Roger and I met Dan and Marj in the lobby of Wisconsin Lutheran College prior to an evening concert. We had such a pleasant time visiting with them that we looked for them each time we attended a musical performance there. We shared many thoughts and ideas with them about many topics, not just music. We enjoyed their company and conversations over several seasons. May Dan rest in peace.

My sympathy to the family. I was an Associate Pastor with Dan at Zion, Milwaukee in the late 1970's. He shared with me his excellent example of pastoral care. He was a devoted, caring pastor. Again, my sympathy. William L. Kesting, Jr.

I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a genuine gentleman. Our association began in the early 1980's at Zion UCC when Dan offered to take on our Boy Scout troop.In 1991, Dan assisted at the funeral of our son-truly a sad time for all of us. Still later, we crossed paths as Dan performed with the Brookfield singers and appeared at our retiree's meetings. I will always respect and remember his steady demeanor and hope some of that rubs off on me and others. Rest in Peace, Craig V. Hasting Deputy Inspector of Police (ret) Milwaukee Police Department

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I praise God for Dan's faithful service and for what a blessing his whole family has been on the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ through the years. Grace, joy, energy, intelligence, and faith - all of these gifts are his family's legacy to us all.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Pastor Daniel V. Schowalter

Brookfield

Brown Deer Road

Capitol Drive

New Berlin