Donald E. Schweigert

Donald E. Schweigert, 74 of Whitefish, formerly of Billings, passed away in Kalispell, MT on February 20, 2007.   He was born on June 21, 1932 at Plevna, Montana the son of John S. and Clara (Christman) Schweigert.

He attended high school in Ekalaka until joining the Army, where he completed his education. Don served 4 years during the Korean War, stationed for 21 months in Korea and 10 months in Germany, before being honorably discharged on February 14, 1950 He returned to Montana where he began his life long career doing Road Construction.

Don worked for many different construction companies in his life. His love was making roads and he never really retired. He continued working , when he could , and was in demand for the quality of work that he did. He was a 40 + year member of the Operating Engineers Union. He loved his work and being around his family and friends. He and his longtime companion, Dolores Wagner, spent several winters in Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Dolores Wagner, of Whitefish; his four children, Ken Schweigert and wife, Nancy, of Butte; Tracy Stieferman and husband, Dennis, of Jefferson City, Mo.; and Tammy Schweigert and Lori Schweigert, both of Billings; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; ; two brothers, Ken “Whitey” Schweigert and wife, Audrey, of Ekalaka, and Charles Schweigert and wife, Arlene, of Billings; three sisters, Eleanor Talkington and Gloria Preuss, both of Ekalaka, and Carol Hofiedt and husband, Paul, of Miles City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 3, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary with Military Honors.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to the Northwest Health Care Cancer Fund, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 or to the Charity of the donor’s choice.