Dwight Lee Schreiber

Dwight Lee Schreiber

Dwight Lee Schreiber, 66, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Thursday (July 31, 2008) at his daughter's house in Newton with his family at his side after a short battle with cancer.

He was born March 30, 1942, in Salina to Merton Everett and Gladys Opal (Arnold) Schreiber. They preceded him in death.

Dwight enjoyed car shows and 'big horsepower' cars and boats. He loved the ocean and loved his time spent on the Florida beaches.

He was a retired Boeing employee.

Special thanks to his friend and caregiver, Kathy Halak. All of her efforts and care were greatly appreciated.

Survivors include daughter, Tawnia and Charlie Newell of Newton; sons, Ty and Teri Schreiber of Peabody and Troy Schreiber of Wichita; grandchildren, Raegan and Lexi Schreiber of Peabody, Jestin and Mason Schreiber of Wichita, Elliott Newell of Newton, Kalynn Newell of Wichita and Elaina Newell of Pittsburg; and brother, Norman Schreiber of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammi Linnette Schreiber.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family greeting friends from 2 to 4 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Newton, with the Rev. James Anderson of the church officiating.

Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of the funeral home.