Career
Schwittay worked in the lumber business and was a farmer. He went to University of Wisconsin Law School, received his law degree, and practiced law in Marinette, Wisconsin. Schwittay also started an newspaper The Searchlight a weekly newspaper.
In 1908, Schwittay was elected district attorney of Marinette County and then was elected sheriff of Marinette County in 1910.
In 1913, Schwittay served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Schwittay was accused and tried for embezzlement and forgery and misconduct in office.
While, district attorney, Schwittay was disbarred from practicing law. Schwittay died suddenly in Madison, Wisconsin from pneumonia.
In a special election James Larson was elected to succeed Schwittay.
