James Schwitter, 90, of Oswego, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Oswego Hospital.
He was born in Oswego, the son of the late Balz and Elizabeth (Schiesser) Schwitter. He worked and retired from Alcan Rolled Paper as a maintenance mechanic.
Mr. Schwitter served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1960. He was a member of VFW Post 5885 on Bronson Street in Oswego.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley (Breen) Schwitter of Oswego; his children, William L. Stoutenger of Arizona, Nancy (Terry Merritt) Sullivan of Fulton and Diane Sullivan of Oswego; his brother, John (Carole) Schwitter of Hannibal; four beloved grandchildren, Sarah (Scott) Young, Jason McManus, Adam (Brijal) Vigil and Ian (Kaylie) Vigil; and one great-grandson, Ariyan Vigil.
Mr. Schwitter was predeceased by his siblings, Carl Schwitter, David Schwitter, Robert Schwitter, Francis Schwitter, Janet Engle, Barbara Lisk, Mary Jones, Alice Ketcham, Kathryn Creighton, Mildred Durfee and Doris Schwitter.
Calling hours will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. Fourth St., Oswego. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Morisette.
Entombment will be in All Saints Mausoleum.
Nancy so sorry for your loss
Shirley and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Jim. What a wonderful guy. I very much enjoyed our chats over the many years at the drugstore. May your memories and your faith support you during this difficult time.