The late Christine Schwegel at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. October 2008Long-Time Potrero Hill Resident Christine Agnes Schwegel PassesChristine Agnes Schwegel, a long time Potrero Hill resident, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 14th in San Francisco. Schwegel, one of ten children, was born in 1913 to Margaret and George Merver of Calumet, Michigan. Her family later moved to Tonopah, Nevada, where Schwegel spent her childhood. She moved to San Francisco as a young girl, and worked as a secretary for many years. It was in San Francisco where she met her beloved husband, Pete. They were happily married and enjoyed their lives together on the Hill. Schwegel would fondly recall the times she and Pete spent together at Slovenian Hall, and the wonderful friendships they enjoyed together. Pete predeceased Christine in 1979. She continued living in their home on Potrero Hill until her death. She loved baseball, much because of Pete’s ball career with the Oakland Oaks, and was an avid Oakland Athletics fan. Schwegel attended St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, and was a member of the Slovenian-American Fraternity and Beneficial Society. She visited the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House regularly, where she enjoyed spending time with her many friends, playing bingo, and the occasional bus trip to Reno. Schwegel also enjoyed having lunch at Goat Hill Pizza with her family. Schwegel was also predeceased by her niece, Margie Steele. She is survived by her nephew Henry Judnick of Napa, Suzanne Steele of Aptos and many grand nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held last month at Driscoll Mortuary at 1465 Valencia Street in San Francisco. Schwegel requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Anthony Dining Room Foundation, 121 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102-3899. |
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