Denneth "Denny"

Earl Schwerdt

Mr. Denneth "Denny" Earl Schwerdt, of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1953, in Augusta, MO to the late Earl and Queen (nee: Dieckmann) Schwerdt. Denny had reached the age of 71 years.

Denny was united in marriage to Peggy Lee Bauer on July 7, 1973, in Warrenton. They were blessed with two children,  Heather and Colt. Denny and Peggy spent 52 wonderful years together. He worked as a Director of Public Works in Warrenton for many years.  While in high school, Denny enjoyed playing sports. He played basketball, softball and baseball. His favorite was baseball. He loved anything outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing with his children and his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and BBQing for his family. Denny loved the camping trips he took with his immediate and extended family and the many card games they played. He also enjoyed watching old western movies, the TV show MASH and anything starring John Wayne.  Denny was a wonderful family man and was devoted to caring for his wife.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Queen Schwerdt; one brother, Kenneth Schwerdt. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Peggy Schwerdt; his children, Heather Cox and husband Clint and Colt Schwerdt and wife Andrea; four grandchildren, Rylie McGowen and husband Nolen, Andrew Cox and fiance, Hailey Schanuel, Skylar Schwerdt and Harper Schwerdt; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many close family friends.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The Memorial Service will begin at 12:00 PM, also at the funeral home. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to be given to Breakthrough T1D c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net