October 29, 1996

MELVIN SCHWAB

Melvin Schwab of St. Louis died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 26, 1996, in St. Clair. Schwab grew-up in Cape Girardeau and was an outstanding athlete. He was a former Minor League baseball player, and had also played with the Cape Capahas team Survivors include two sons, Charles and Jon Schwab; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; and many cousins in the Cape Girardeau area...

Melvin Schwab of St. Louis died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 26, 1996, in St. Clair.

Schwab grew-up in Cape Girardeau and was an outstanding athlete. He was a former Minor League baseball player, and had also played with the Cape Capahas team

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Survivors include two sons, Charles and Jon Schwab; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; and many cousins in the Cape Girardeau area.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Groghan Chapel. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Announcement courtesy of Ford and Sons Funeral Home.

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