Jan Schwieterman, best known for starring in Good Burger, has sadly died at the age of 52.
Jan Schwieterman died at the age of 52. Credit: Facebook
The late actor’s death was announced earlier this month in a heartfelt Facebook post by his brother, Chad Schwieterman.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman,” he wrote on March 1. “He recently found out he had an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer and passed yesterday evening. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult time. Rest in peace, brother. We love you and miss you.”
An obituary confirmed Schwieterman passed away on February 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.
Born on September 30, 1972, in Bluffton, Indiana, Schwieterman had a deep-rooted sense of pride in being an Eagle Scout.
After high school, he moved to California to pursue acting and it didn’t take long for him to land a role that would define his career.
In the 1997 Nickelodeon cult classic, Schwieterman played Kurt Bozwell, the smarmy, power-hungry owner of rival Mondo Burger who goes head-to-head with Ed and Dexter, played by Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson.
The film also featured cameos from Carmen Electra, Shaquille O’Neal, and Linda Cardellini.
Beyond Good Burger, Schwieterman appeared in films like American Intellectuals and Warlock III: The End of Innocence in 1999, and made guest appearances on shows including ER, NightMan, McKenna, and Felicity.
His last credited film was 2007’s Along the Way, following a seven-year break after 2000’s Fallen Arches.
Outside of acting, Schwieterman had a passion for traveling, visiting “many countries throughout his life.” He was also “an artist of photography and painting,” a martial arts student, and a fan of Dungeons and Dragons.
He is survived by his mother, Clara Reed; father, LeeRoy Schwieterman; sisters Megan and Vanessa; and brother Chad.
A memorial mass was held on March 4 at St. Paul’s Church in Berger, Missouri. The family asked that memorial donations be directed to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
After sharing his brother’s obituary online, Chad posted a final message of thanks to those who reached out. “Thank you, everyone, for your support. We miss JP deeply and appreciate your thoughts and prayers,” he wrote.
Our thoughts are with Schwieterman’s family, friends, and fans at this time.
