Mr. Rollin Victor Schwirtz

Mr. Rollin Victor Schwirtz age 89, of Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his home. Mr. Schwirtz was born on November 20, 1923 in Wabasha County, MN to Edward and Bertha Wilde Schwirtz. Mr. Schwirtz was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Mr. Schwirtz served 5 years in the Navy during WWII. He received a Purple Heart for his heroic service during the Battle of Midway.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tim Starbuck & David VanHoy. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Schwirtz is survived locally by:

His wife: Bette Schwirtz

1 daughter: Jackie Evans of Ennice

also surviving are: 4 sons: 1 daughter, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: High Country Health Care System Hospice, PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640.

You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Schwirtz's arrangements.