Memorials & Tributes
“You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.”
― Max Ehrmann
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
― John Muir
Don Schweiger
1942 – 2024
Friend, Supporter, Board Member, and Director of Groundskeeping of the Arboretum
Gifts Given in Memory of
Donald Schweiger
Jerome Fox
Carol Grumann
Carron Net Company Inc.,
Bill & Laurie Kiel
GVR Investment Management, Inc.,
George and Mary Reis
Jacque Dickenshied & Dale O’Donnell
Vicki Grimstad
John Durbrow/Karen Steingraber
Anonymous
Having worked on the grounds while it was still a golf course, Don knew the terrain like the back of his hand. The transformation of the land from the golf course to the Arboretum thrilled Don, despite the destruction of his pampered fairways.
The Schweiger and Carron names are already prominent at VDBA due to his generous sponsorships. The family intends a memorial service on the grounds next summer.
In the interim, memorial gifts to the Arboretum will be recognized in Don’s name.
Honor your loved one with a gift that will live on. Van der Brohe Arboretum appreciates every gift and will use funds toward our mission of creating an Arboretum and migratory bird sanctuary. We also offer grounds sponsorship and naming opportunities.
Mary Lee Carron Schweiger
1944 – 2023
Friend and Supporter of the Arboretum
Gifts Given in Memory of
Mary Lee Carron Schweiger
Barbara (Shan) Bergeon
Eugene Carron
Jacque Dickenshied
Gail & Jerome Fox
Carol Grumann
Gretchen Prins
Annette Rohrer
Fred & Nancy Schweiger
Lloyd & Kay Sleger
Carol Swoboda
Virginia M. Wolters