Christopher Paul Schwake passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born on November 5, 1949 to William O. Schwake and Marie Schwake. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Fulton, on July 25, 1969. He was the father to three children, Jason Paul Schwake of Bethany, Oklahoma, Caren Christine Rickwalt of Moore, Oklahoma, and a son, Chad Andrew Schwake, who preceded him in death. Jason Schwake is engaged to Shanna Hardin and Caren Rickwalt is married to Eric Rickwalt and is blessed with two children, Caleb Rickwalt and Renae Rickwalt. Chris is also survived by his two older brothers, Richard Schwake of Wellston, Oklahoma, and Nick Schwake of Sulphur, Oklahoma.
After Chris graduated high school, he served in the National Guard for 6 years. He received a degree in 1971 from OSU in Electrical Mechanical Technology. He began his career as an audiovisual technician repairing reel to reel projectors, cameras, TV's and various audiovisual equipment. Eventually, he owned his own business for many years named Sooner Audio Visual Services. Chris especially enjoyed visiting with neighbors, baking bread, woodworking, and spending time with his family.
Memorial services will be Friday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. in the Mercer-Adams Chapel Lobby.
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Memorial Service
Mercer-Adams Chapel
Friday, June 04, 2021
10:00 AM
3925 N. Asbury
Bethany, OK 73008