Brian K. Schweizer

March 9, 1957 - May 3, 2022

Brian K. “Pic” Schweizer, 65, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus holding his mother’s hand and surrounded by his siblings. Brian was born March 9, 1957 to Roberta (Schmidt) Schweizer and the late Gilbert Schweizer. He was a 1975 graduate of FJ Reitz High School and worked at Mulzer’s Crushed Stone before joining Plumber’s and Steamfitter’s Local 136 in July of 1979. As a pipefitter, Brian worked for several companies until he co-founded Neth-Schweizer and retired many years later. Brian loved his family and friends and was a very generous soul. Just a few weeks ago he started his garden which he always enjoyed working in and sharing the bounty with others. He was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion at American Legion Post 5 in Mt. Vernon. Surviving Brian are his son Drake; his “adopted son”, Johnny McDowell; mother, Roberta Schweizer; brothers, Steven (Marianne), Charlie, Michael (Gayle), Carl (Mary), Mark (Denise) and Joe (Michelle); sisters, Elaine (Danny) Effinger, Carolyn (Mark) Bittner and Diane (Jim) Werner; his longtime friend and “9th brother”, Skip (Tami) Seaman; longtime best friends, Max and Dana Dieterle; many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and Paula, the mother of his son. In addition to his father, Brian was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Schweizer in 2007. There will be a Memorial Mass held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Rev. Lowell Will officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 9:00 AM until service time on Tuesday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 5528 Hogue Road, Evansville, IN 47712. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 5, 203 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 or to Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.