Danny (Dan) Ray Schweikhardt, age 64, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1959 in Fairfax, Missouri and was the son of Charles and Lenar Schweikhardt.  Dan was raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and the family spent many happy summers and holidays in St. Joseph and Mound City, Missouri with grandparents.  He graduated from Southeast Polk High School and attended Grand View University.

 

He worked as a mechanic, became a welder and was the Lead over the Paint Line at Labconco in Fort Scott, where he worked for 30 years before retiring in 2021.  Dan was a talented artist who loved working with his hands.  He was known for his woodworking and could build anything.  He loved music, fishing, fireworks and especially his dogs. He loved making Halloween costumes and would dress up as Santa for Christmas, and with his dog at his side, drive around in his red convertible Mustang.   Florida was a favorite place of his to visit. Dan was loved by everyone he came in contact with and will be missed by all

 

Dan is survived by his son, Matthew, and his children, Royal Lee and Max Schweikhardt; stepsons Chris Goodman (fiancee Kaylyn) and his four boys, four girls, and three grandchildren; Josh Schoemig; brother Dennis Schweikhardt (wife Peggy) and nephews Chris and Mike Schweikhardt.

He was preceded in death by his parents and former wife Paula Goodman/Schweikhardt.

 

Following cremation, a visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Arraignments are being handled by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.