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Louie Ludwig Sweers, 74, passed away Monday, August 23, 1999, at his home in Britt.
Louie, the son of John and Sena (Smidt) Sweers, was born July 7, 1925 on the family farm in Boone Township south west of Britt, Iowa. He attended country schools. Following the death of his father, when Louie was 16, he farmed with his mother and his brothers. Louie was drafted during WWII and served with the U.S. Army Infantry in the European Theatre. He was wounded in France and later captured as a prisoner of war in Luxembourg in December of 1944. He was liberated on May 2, 1945. Following his military service, Louie farmed with his brother Jake. On January 16, 1950 Louie was united in marriage with Joan Schoby in Algona, Iowa. The couple farmed near Britt until 1988, at which time they moved into Britt.
Louie loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also like new farm machinery, tractors and new cars.
Louie was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Britt. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV and American Ex-POWs.
Louis is survived by his wife Joan; three children: Susan Sweers of Omaha, Nebraska; Larry Sweers and his wife, Michele of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Jeanie Stickman and her husband, Mike of Grimes, Iowa; five grandchildren: David, Dan, Jake, Jennifer and Joe; three sisters, Carrie Schaefer of Britt; Lucille DeWaard of Corwith; Janet Moldenhauer and her husband, Clint of Forest City; three brothers, Ben Sweers and his wife, Mary Rose of Britt; Elmer Sweers and his wife, Francine of Britt; Herman Sweers and his wife, Sally of Britt; sister-in-law Margaret Sweers of Woden; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three infant sons and a brother Jake Sweers.