Marjorie Schwanke

Marjorie Schwanke, 89, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Marge was born October 12, 1932 in Waupun, the daughter of Lester and Anna Freriks Hartgerink. Marge graduated from Waupun High School in 1950. She then attended Oshkosh Business College. On November 6, 1954 she married Eugene Schwanke in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Marge was employed by National Rivet and Manufacturing in the accounting department for 44 years. Marge was a member of First Reformed Church in Waupun.

Marge is survived by her husband, Eugene Schwanke of Waupun; a brother, Edward Hartgerink of Racine; sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Darlene Hartgerink; and a nephew, Bruce Hartgerink.



Friends and relatives may call on the family on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.



Funeral services for Marjorie Schwanke will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun with Rev. Barry Lang officiating.


Burial will take place at Forest Mound Cemetery in Waupun.