Richard Edward Schwoerer

Richard was proud to have served his country. He served 3 terms, from 1951 - 1957 and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a family man whose joy stemmed from the time and company he would share with others, never missing out on the opportunity to sing a song or crack a joke. A devoted husband, a loving father, a God fearing man, Richard will be greatly missed and remembered.

Richard is survived by his daughter Reyna Iveth Schwoerer Palacios; son Anthony Giovanny Schwoerer Palacios; step children Pedro Soto III, Janeth Soto, Dianina Maldonado, Yvette Soto Aquines, Ma Del Carmen Soto Gonzales, Josue Soto, Daniel Soto and Nohemy Soto.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Natalia Garza Schwoerer; father Otto Schwoerer and mother Emily Mildaid; great grandson Elliot Josiah Rivas.

Richard Edward Schwoerer also leaves behind 30 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren to cherish his memory.

A visitation for Richard will be held Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Rose Lawn, 4464 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526. A chapel service will occur Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 am at Funeraria Del Angel Rose Lawn followed by a burial at 2:00 pm at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, 2520 Inspiration Rd., Mission, TX 78572.

Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Soto, Michael Gonzalez, Alejandro aquines, Elisha Benjamin Hendricks, Jesse Torres, Michael Gonzalez II, Anthony Maldonado and Hilario Maldonado.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Pedro Soto III, Josue Soto, Maximus Aquines, Matthew Gonzalez, Melanio Gonzalez and Pedro Soto IV.