Justin James Schweer

Justin James Schweer, age 35 of Taos, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Boone County Hospital Columbia surrounded by loved ones.

Justin was born December 21, 1980 in Jefferson City, Mo., to James Schweer and Linda Calton. Justin was a graduate of Jefferson City High School. After graduating high school Justin began work as a Sheet Metal Worker for Local 36. Justin has been in this trade for the last 15 years. His most recent employer was Diversified Industrial Mechanical Contractors in Jefferson City. Due to his illness Justin retired earlier this year.

When not working Justin enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time on the river. He was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his daughters Erica and Ellysa. Justin had lots of family and friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Justin is survived by two daughters: Erica and Ellysa Schweer of Lohman Mo., his mother Linda Calton and stepfather Ron Calton Spfd. Mo., father James Schweer and stepmother Julie of Taos Mo., sister Julia Irwin and husband Lance of Spfd. Mo., brother Jacob Schweer of Taos, Mo., two stepsisters Michelle Copper and husband David of Kansas City, Mo., Jennifer Barbour of Jefferson City, Mo., and stepbrother Josh Barbour and wife Erin of Wardsville, Mo., grandmothers Julia Czeschin of Bland Mo., Reba Schweer of Belle Mo., many nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles and extended family members as well.

Justin was preceded by death by two grandfathers; Clarence Czeschin and Edwin Schweer; one great grandfather Raymond Backues; two great grandmothers; Augusta Schweer and Ruby Backues; one uncle, Jerry Schweer.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at Sassmann's Chapel, 207 Linn Avenue, Belle, Missouri. Private family interment will be at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Erica and Ellysa Schweer's education fund, in care of Julie Schweer Legends Bank.