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1950-2021 ⢠La Grande
Evan Duane Schwebke 71, died Jan. 22 at his home in La Grande. A graveside service will be held Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery, La Grande Attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing to meet COVID-19 guidelines.
Evan was born Jan. 10, 1950, in La Grande, to Duane and Theone (Berry) Schwebke. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1968 and attended what is now Eastern Oregon University and Blue Mountain Community College. Evan served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged.
Evan worked for Pepsi and in 1976 began his career with CP National and then OTEC, retiring in 2012. He enjoyed many activities including hunting, fishing, camping and driving his team of horses.