Dwayne Paul Zwahr

Dwayne Paul Zwahr, 65, of Fairchilds, Tx passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his sister’s home in Rosenberg with his loving family by his side. Dwayne Paul Zwahr “String” was born in Angleton, Tx on August 20,1960 to Alphonse “Bibs” Zwahr and LaNelle Seiler Zwahr while the family was living in Danbury. His parents moved back to Fairchilds shortly after Dwayne’s birth. As a child he was very independent and loved fishing, setting lines in the creek, hunting and helping his dad in the fields. As a young adult, String worked for many friends and farmers in the Fairchilds area. He had a great love for the outdoors that remained with him for the rest of his life. In 1979, at age 19, he began working at Gulf State Tube/Quanex as a machinist along with his father. For many years, they carpooled together creating many memories. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union and made many friends throughout his days at Quanex where he was employed until their closure. In 2004, Dwayne began working at GM Machine shop in Rosenberg. He loved his job and the people he worked with were like a second family to him. He had to take an early retirement in 2022 due to his leukemia diagnosis and his upcoming stem cell transplant. As Dwayne grew older, he enjoyed working cattle, baling hay and weekly suppers with friends and family. He also enjoyed riding his Harley on long scenic trips. He spent many days visiting and having lunch with his mom, then enjoying their game shows together. Dwayne is survived by his Mother LaNelle Seiler Zwahr, His brother Gary and wife Betty and their son Garrett, sister Cheryl Zwahr Vitek and her husband Arthur, their daughter Christi Vitek Sebesta and husband Jason and their son and great nephew Seiler Sebesta, their son Dustin Vitek and his wife Kimmi, Sister Dena Zwahr and daughter Morgan Zwahr and great nephew and niece Keaton and Charleigh Wleczyk, Sister- in- law Cynthia Zwahr and daughter Tiffany Gobar and her husband Matt, great nephew and niece Tucker and Jayci Gobar, and son Cody Zwahr Pallbearers will be his nephews: Dustin Vitek, Garrett Zwahr, Cody Zwahr, Seiler Sebesta, Jason Sebesta and Matt Gobar. Honorary Pallbearers are Keaton Wleczyk, Tucker Gobar, Craig Zwahr, Richard Vacek, Steve Nichols, Brain Zwahr, Bobby Nunnelly, Arthur Vitek, Gary Zwahr, Tommy Holmes and Ronnie Minks. Dwayne was proceeded in death by his father Alphonse “Bibs” Zwahr, his brother Darrel “Boobie Zwahr, Grandparents Paul and Mary Zwahr and Elmore and Lydia Seiler. Services for Dwayne will be Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the chapel at Davis Greenlawn Funeral home in Rosenberg Texas. Visitation will be 9:am-10:am with services starting at 10:00am. Burial will be at the Needville Public Cemetery on Needville Fairchild Rd. Donations can be made to Blood Cancer United Attention Donor Services P O Box 22324 New York, New York 10087 Or online at bloodcancerunited.org A reception will be held immediately after the burial at the American Legion Hall, 9724 Gene St. Needville Tx.

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Dwayne Paul Zwahr

August 20, 1960 - April 8, 2026