Chris Schwegman

Chris Schwegman, 47 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Chris graduated with a Bachelors in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and then from the University of Kentucky with a Masters in Chemical Engineering. He enjoyed cooking and traveling.

Chris is survived by his parents, John and Martha (Angell) Schwegman; brother, John Andrew Schwegman; aunts and uncles, Alice and Joe Schwegman, Emelia and Gene Eddleman and Donald Reineking; 10 cousins, Amy Holland (Jon), Angie Sivori (Bill), Anita Price (Chuck), Andy Eddleman, Donna Golightly, Kyle Eddleman, Jamie Eddleman (Jennifer), Carl Reineking (Mona), Janet Boop (Ray) and Carol Bennett.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edd and Anna Schwegman; maternal grandparents, Van and Ruth Angell; and one aunt, Barbara Reineking.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given in Chris’ name to the American Heart Association, 2141 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704. Condolences may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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