ARTHUR V. SCHWENT

STE. GENEVIEVE -- Arthur V. Schwent, 62, of Ste. Genevieve died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at his residence.

He was born at New Offenburg, Aug. 17, 1935, son of Frank and Josephine Schwent.

He married Dolores M. Hurst June 13, 1959, at St. Louis. She survives.

He was a radio announcer for Donze Communications. He was a sports broadcaster for both Valle High School and Ste. Genevieve High School several years. He became news editor of Donze Communications' Sun Times newspaper after it started publication in 1989.

He was a member of Church of Ste. Genevieve.

Survivors include two sons, Charles A. Schwent of Ste. Genevieve and Gregory S. Schwent of St. Louis; three daughters, Michelle M. Hollman, Denise D. Bowenschulte and Charisse G. Lucchesi, all of St. Louis; a brother, Clem "Pat" Schwent of St. Louis; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Church of Ste. Genevieve, with the Rev. John Deken officiating. Burial will be in Valle Spring Cemetery at Ste. Genevieve.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Basler Funeral Home at Ste. Genevieve.