Timothy Mann Schwepker's Obituary
Timothy Mann Schwepker, 85, passed away at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born September 8, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo.
He served as a pastor, was a beloved missionary and teacher to the Navajo Nation, musician, friend and brother to Jennifer and Bob Ford, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Ginger and Gene Luber, Centerton, Arkansas; Peter and Charlette Schwepker of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is now in heaven with wife, Kathy, brother Paul Schwepker, Jr., father Paul Schwepker, Sr., mother Helen Schwepker. Though he and Kathy had no children, he is survived by a huge clan of cousins and family.
He recently lived in Springfield, MO., where he was a faithful member of the church and choir at Ridgecrest Baptist in Springfield.
His journey in life produced many friends and loved-ones. During his mission work with the Navajo, he gained life-long friends. His heart was with young people and one recently said that he was the only father figure she had ever had. His work with the Navajo was not superficial. He learned the difficult Navajo language while he was doing advanced degree work at Northern Arizona University
He was a graduate of San Fernando (CA) High School in 1956 and Northern Arizona University in 1989. He is a graduate of Biola University and Talbot Theological Seminary.
Tim was always quick with a joke and had a contagious laugh. He liked good-natured mischief against relatives, especially in combination with his wife, Kathy.
His talent at the piano was remarkable. He could hear a song on the radio and immediately reproduce the music by ear.
He was a fighter, having battled numerous health issues recently and polio as a child. Yet, he always persevered.
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