Garry Lee Schwab, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday morning, May 2, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center.

Visitation: 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West, 1604 "J" Street S.W., Cedar Rapids.

Garry is survived by his son, Erick (Stefanie Tamayo) Schwab and their children, Spencer, Sofia and Syrus, and his daughter, Amanda Schwab; three step-children, Robert Frondle, Jennifer Ciha and Rochelle (Jason) Holt and their children, Caitlynn, Meredith and Parker; six siblings, Bernalee (Larry) Stockman, Bobbie Rayburn, Mike (Sonya) Schwab, Tom Schwab, Pattie Schwab and Alan Schwab. He is also survived by his beloved dog and companion, Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joey; his parents, Leo L. and Bernadine R. (Aigley) Schwab and his brother, Billie.

Garry was born April 14, 1958 in Belmond, Iowa and attended Prairie High School, Cedar Rapids, where he was a member of the wrestling team.

He was a member and past president of the Cedar Rapids Eagles Club. Garry was very proud of his children and loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching them wrestle. He had a love of cooking, had a "green thumb" and loved to be outdoors, going fishing and with his pets.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Garry's family.