Obituary of Darwin Schwieson

Darwin SchwiesonDarwin Charles “Chuck” Schwieson of Eugene died July 7 of complications from dementia. He was 74. A gathering of friends and family is planned for this fall in Eugene.He was born Dec. 13, 1937, in Portland to John and Eda Weidemann Schwieson.He graduated from high school in Chamberlain, S.D.He worked in television production at KPLO in Chamberlain, as an insurance broker in France, as an owner and construction equipment broker at Time Equipment Co. in Eugene and as sales manager for Claude Smith Inc. in Portland. He retired from Bartzat Leasing/Waste Management in Eugene in 1996.Survivors include two daughters, Christine of San Diego and Stacey of Bend; a sister, Eula Smith of Tigard; and four grandchildren. His first wife, Kaye Montgomery of Eugene, died previously.Private inurnment will be at the family plot in Chamberlain.Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.