Kimberly S. Schwetz, 58
We regret to announce the passing of Kimberly Sue Schwetz, 58, of Oakland, on Sept. 29, 2022. Kim passed peacefully surrounded by those that she loved after her second fight with cancer.
Kim was preceded by her father, Frederick West, and sister, Allyson Volkart.
She is survived by her husband, Rick; mother, Phyllis West; mother in-law, Rose Schwetz; sister, Patty (Jon) Page; brother in-law, Pat Schwetz; sister in-law, Patricia (Nick) Colburn; and children, Kristina (Ross McMullen), Heather (Mike) Sullivan, and Ashley (Derek Grovijohn). Kim was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren, Joseph, Thomas, Beau, Jaxon.
Kim was a loving wife, friend to all, and proud of those that she loved. Rick and Kim, married 29 years, enjoyed traveling, camping, and time with family and friends. Kim was fiercely competitive and always rose to life’s challenges, including beating breast cancer and completing a marathon at age 50. Kim loved her work and those that she worked with during her 30 plus years at Oakland Heights. Kim was a naturally gifted caregiver, both in her professional life and with her grandchildren, she was always proud and made a point to never miss their events. Kim was an optimistic and free soul; she approached life with an open heart and reciprocated the love she received from all those that touched her life.
Celebration of life service, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, 11 a.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland, Nebraska.
Visitation, Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Internment at Tekamah Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials directed to the family for later designation.
Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. www.pelanfuneralservices.com
