Brian Schweitzer

B rian Wayne Schweitzer, 53, of Morrill, Kansas died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Sabetha Community Hospital.

Brian was born on August 2, 1966 in Hiawatha, Kansas the son of John and Caroline (McDysan) Schweitzer.  Brian grew up in the Morrill area and attended Sabetha schools and graduated from Sabetha High School with the Class of 1984.  He entered into farming after high school and continued until his death.

He was united in marriage to Kristy Hertzel on December 6, 1986. Brian was a member of NorthRidge Church at Sabetha.  He served on the Pony Creek Watershed Board and was Vice President for several years.  He was also a member of Farm Bureau.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Ryker Schweitzer on July 27, 2004.  He is survived by his wife, Kristy Schweitzer of the home; two sons, Connor Schweitzer and Kincaid Schweitzer both of Morrill, KS; a daughter, Mia Schweitzer of Morrill, KS; two sisters, Terri (Charles) McNally of Morrill, KS and Becky (Steve) Plattner of Sabetha, KS.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at NorthRidge Church in Sabetha.  A visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. The interment will be made in the Morrill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Brian & Ryker Schweitzer Scholarship for Agriculture, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, Kansas 66534.