Edward B. Schwier, 77, of Callery died as a result of a car accident on Friday in Adams Township.

Born May 31, 1933, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Carrie Call Schwier. He was raised by Frank and Margaret Ringeisen in Callery.

Mr. Schwier was of the Protestant faith.

After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

He retired in 1967 with 20 years of service and having obtained the rank of Staff Sargeant. He received the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and the Air Force Commendation Ribbon.

He is survived by a brother, Lawrence F. Schwier of Butler; a sister, Alice Ripple of Blairsville; his good friend, Mary Jo Tuminello of the Mt. Troy section of Pittsburgh; and his special friends, Tim and Candy Sheffer of Callery.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Kenneth, and a sister, Wilda.

<B>SCHWIER — </B>Friends of Edward B. Schwier, who died Friday, July 30, 2010, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the <B>A. CARL KINSEY-RONALD N. VOLZ FUNERAL HOME</B>, 328 W. Main St., Evans City. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Clyde, interim pastor of Crestview Community Church in Callery, officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville.Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com