A C.PP.S. brother who lived a life of service died on December 13, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Br. Jerry Anthony Schwieterman, C.PP.S., passed away peacefully with family at his side. He was 61.

Br. Jerry was professed as a religious brother on July 6, 1991 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in East Chicago, Ind. His first assignment was at that parish.

In 2001, he was assigned to Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Ind., where he was engaged in campus ministry. He spent 18 years at the college and was part of the fabric of life there.

Br. Jerry was a welcoming presence at Calumet College both to students and staff. He was a conscientious worker and an enthusiastic member of the college family, joining in events and encouraging others. He was easy-going with a wry sense of humor and although he dealt with physical limitations throughout his life, he did not let them deter him. He was practical and humble about asking for help when necessary.

His love for the college and for the people of God went beyond borders, especially when he helped develop the college’s relationship with the people of La Labor, Guatemala. Fluent in Spanish, Br. Jerry coordinated annual service trips to Guatemala for the college, introducing many people to new cultures and new friends.

In 2019 he was assigned to St. John the Baptist Church in Glandorf, Ohio. In 2020, due to failing health he retired to St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Charles Center on December 17, with Fr. Tony Fortman, C.PP.S., presiding. Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S., was the homilist.

Burial followed the Mass in the Community cemetery.

May he rest in peace.