Obituaries

March 12, 1940 to June 17, 2017

WINAMAC - David G. Swartzell 77, of Winamac, died at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, June 17, at his home.

He was born March 12, 1940 in Winamac, to the late Robert and Esther Lavon (Bonnie) Johnson Swartzell. He married Catherine L. Lincoln on April 14, 1962 in Winamac. She died Feb. 20, 2001.

Survivors include: 
Kris (Steve) Girton, Winamac, Daughter 
Deana (Jason) Ward, Elkhart, Daughter 
Mark (Donna) Swartzell, Winamac, Son 
Grandchildren: Doug (Ashley) Metzger, Kim (Waylon) Burke, Stacey (Wyatt) Roth,
Joe (Andrea) Ward, Jason (Kami) Ward, Craig Girton, Josh (Chrissy) Girton, and Boston Snyder.
Great Grandchildren: Destini Gould, Corinne Ward, Emri Metzger, Peyton Burke,
Paxton Burke, Juliet Ward, Colin Roth, Leyli Metzger, Gavin Ward, Brodie Roth, Zane Davis, and Ethyn Voulo.
Jeffrey (Georgia) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother 
John (Nancy) Swartzell, Winamac, Brother 
Mary Swartzell, Winamac, Sister-in-law 
Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law 
Mary Lou Thomas, Winamac, neighbor lady and best friend

Preceded in death by: 
Joshua David Ward, Grandson 
Leyton David Metzger, Great-grandson 
Robert Swartzell Jr., Brother 
Donald Swartzell, Brother

Mr. Swartzell served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Comstock. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed caring for and riding his horses and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, at the funeral home with Rev. Ed Clark officiating. Burial will be at Idle Cemetery, Francesville. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Salvation Army.