Vernon
Vernon Wimp V. Swartz
d. January 1, 2001
Vernon Swartz
Vernon G. Wimp Swartz, 78, passed away at the family home in Coolville, OH on Saturday, August 25, 2007 under the loving care of Sharon Swartz Donahue and his children.
Born October 25, 1928 in Alfred, OH, he was the son of the late Arvel Vere and Amy "Grace" Benz Swartz. he was a retired bricklayer and carpenter and a former member of the Bricklayer Union Local #52 of Athens. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Coolville Masonic Lodge #337 F&AM.
He is survived by a son, Rex Karen Swartz of Batavia; and three daughters, Rena Bob Vales, Robin Ronnie Russell of Coolville and Tena Bob Harper of Belpre; eleven grandchildren, Christa Josh Heap, Carrie Joel Thrash, Michelle Edward Zebrowski, Dana and Cory Vales, Annie and Ellen Harper, Taylor and Ashley Swartz, and Vivian and Allison Poe; three great-grandchildren, Carlie, Clay and Casey Heap; his former wife, Sharon Donahue; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger Swartz; and a special friend, Nita Jean Ritchie.
At Vernon's request, a private graveside memorial service will be held at Cooley Cemetery for family and close friends on Monday, September 3, 2007.
Arrangements are by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, OH
Because of the special care Vernon received from the Veterans during his battle with cancer, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his memory to: Ohio Veterans Home/Resident Benefits Fund, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, OH 45121.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.white-schwarzelfuneralhome.com
Vernon G. Wimp Swartz, 78, passed away at the family home in Coolville, OH on Saturday, August 25, 2007 under the loving care of Sharon Swartz Donahue and his children.
Born October 25, 1928 in Alfred, OH, he was the son of the late Arvel Vere and Amy "Grace" Benz Swartz. he was a retired bricklayer and carpenter and a former member of the Bricklayer Union Local #52 of Athens. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Coolville Masonic Lodge #337 F&AM.
He is survived by a son, Rex Karen Swartz of Batavia; and three daughters, Rena Bob Vales, Robin Ronnie Russell of Coolville and Tena Bob Harper of Belpre; eleven grandchildren, Christa Josh Heap, Carrie Joel Thrash, Michelle Edward Zebrowski, Dana and Cory Vales, Annie and Ellen Harper, Taylor and Ashley Swartz, and Vivian and Allison Poe; three great-grandchildren, Carlie, Clay and Casey Heap; his former wife, Sharon Donahue; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger Swartz; and a special friend, Nita Jean Ritchie.
At Vernon's request, a private graveside memorial service will be held at Cooley Cemetery for family and close friends on Monday, September 3, 2007.
Arrangements are by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, OH
Because of the special care Vernon received from the Veterans during his battle with cancer, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his memory to: Ohio Veterans Home/Resident Benefits Fund, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, OH 45121.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.white-schwarzelfuneralhome.com
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