Brian Schwab

July 13, 1967 ~
June 11, 2024

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Brian Schwab, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He worked 23 years for the Grand Rapids Press. He maintained a great sense of humor even during his illness. He enjoyed old cars, playing guitar, cooking, playing video games with his boys, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 19 years, Angela; sons, Dylan Malakai, Noah John; brothers, Terry Schwab, Lee Lach, Bob Schwab; best friend, Marty Nickerson. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ed and Barbara Schwab; brother, John Schwab.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may consider the needs of the family. 

Visitation
Friday, June 14
10:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Funeral Service
Friday, June 14
11:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 455-1535

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March 27, 2025 2:38pm
this is so crazy that i learned of this through looking up grandmas obit hope ur resting and i pray someone told your other kids......love ya your forgrotten brothers daughter courtney

- courtney schwab

June 14, 2024 2:45pm
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. As a cousin in our younger years I remember the boys playing guitar 🎸 and the laughter. A true gift from God. Blessings for Brian's family and for his brother Terry. God's Blessings 🙏💞🙏

- Kathleen Vist

June 13, 2024 5:06am
I love you brother.i will miss you dearly your with the angels and flying with them till the end of eternity.tell mom and dad I said I love them.you are a great brother and you thought me lots of things to cherish. I even still remember the first songs you taught me how to play on the guitar when I was like 12 years old awesome times and awesome memories I love you Brian

- Lee Lach

June 12, 2024 10:52pm
I will always remember Brian for his ability to make people laugh. He was a good husband and father who will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to Angela, Dylan, and Noah. Continued prayers for his family and may he rest in peace. - Pam Phlippeau (Angela's Mom)

- Pam Phlippeau

June 12, 2024 4:16pm
He was one of the funniest people in my family who i was always thinking of. Rest in peace. Condolences and prayers for all of his remaining family will be remembered always.

- Steven R Moore

June 12, 2024 1:47pm
I'm so sorry to hear about his passing many prayers for his family, I'm a childhood friend of his, fly high with the angels

- Sherry Jackson




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