Obituary of William E. Schweitzer

William E. Schweitzer August 10, 1934 - April 29, 2006 William E. Schweitzer, 71, of Westville Avenue Extension, died at Filosa in Danbury, on Saturday, April 29th. He was born in Danbury on August 10, 1934, son of the late Herman A. and Louise S. (Kunsch) Schweitzer. He was a graduate of Danbury High School, Class of 1952, and attended New England College. Mr. Schweitzer worked as a self employed plumbing contractor, owning and operating Anson, Inc. He also worked for Otto Co. at various times throughout his career. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bowling with the Church Brotherhood Bowling League, and was a member of the Richter Park Men's Golf Club. He was honored by the Old Timers in September of 2000. He will be sadly missed by his two sons, William E. Schweitzer, Jr. and his wife, Annette, of Danbury, and Eric G. Schweitzer and his wife, Hollice, of Danbury; his daughter, Joyce B. Schweitzer and her fiancé, Mark Martens of New Milford; his longtime companion, Rachel Radachowsky of Danbury; and his four grandchildren, Billy, Katrina, Michael, and Alec Schweitzer. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Herman Schweitzer. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 4th at 11:00am. Burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday, May 3rd between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in Mr. Schweitzer's memory may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Dreaming God's Dream, 18 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT. 06811 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 279 New Britain Road, Kensington, CT. 06037.