Daryl Dean Schwerdtfeger

Funeral service for Daryl Dean Schwerdtfeger will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Alva First Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Ruwaldt officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday. The service will be livestreamed on the Marshall Funeral Home Facebook page. Daryl Dean Schwerdtfeger, son of the late Virgil Dale and Neva Jean (Wilson) Schwerdtfeger, was born September 24, 1953, in Hardtner, Kansas and passed away March 6, 2023, in Alva, Oklahoma at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Daryl attended Capron Elementary and later graduated from Burlington High School. He went on to earn both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master of Education at NWOSU. In the fall of 1975 Daryl began his teaching career at Davenport School teaching math. The following year he purchased farmland and returned to farm with family. In 1988, he returned to teaching in Burlington Public Schools while continuing to farm. He started his dream job in 2000 at the Oklahoma School of Science and Math. In 2008 he was forced to retire early due to health issues that did not allow him to focus on teaching to his standards. Daryl retired to the farm and continued managing it. Teaching students and stewardship of the land were Daryl’s goals and priorities throughout his life along with serving others in the community. He loved reading, music, movies, and hunting. Daryl was very involved in his community with the Farmers State Bank Bowling Team, Capron Lions Club, USD255, Kiowa Kansas School Board, Capron Volunteer Fire Department, Alva First Baptist Church, East Woods County Conservation Board of Directors, Woods County Rural Water District #1, Burlington School Academic Team Coach (State Runner up Team 1998, All State Coach of the Year in 1999, and Burlington Teacher of the Year 1998-1999. As many Capron boys did, Daryl grew up on a farm where he built a strong work ethic. He took pride in doing his job right and completing each job. It was always important to him to give support to community through organizations. Daryl was injured in a farm accident in June 1989. Due to his work ethic and his dedication to his jobs he continued working despite being wheelchair bound and his many related health problems. We were blessed by the community in so many ways in helping us get through the initial years of his injury. There are no words to express how thankful we were for each persons help. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of the home; son Eric and wife Deena of Bartlesville; daughter Sondra of Alva; grandchildren, Lyle, Henry (Hank), Emmett, and Gentry, along with many other family members and friends. Memorial Contributions may be made through the funeral home to Capron Volunteer Fire Department or OSSM Foundation-Edna Manning Endowment

Daryl Dean Schwerdtfeger

September 24, 1953 - March 6, 2023