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Brett Swaisgood Obituary
Age 43, of Fairfield Twp, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 21, 1977, the son of Fred and Lin (Baumgartner) Swaisgood. On August 4, 2001, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Therese L. Ferry.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Brett had coached soccer at multiple levels.
Survivors include his wife, Therese; his father, Fred Swaisgood; five children, Gabriel, Collin, Andrew, Alyssa, and Olivia Swaisgood; a brother, Craig (Sarah) Swaisgood and their daughter, Shiloh; in-laws, Merle and Diana Ferry, 9 brothers-in-law, 7 sisters-in-law, and 16 nieces and nephews.
Brett was preceded in death by his mother Lin Swaisgood.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, Sunday, October 24, 2021, in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave.
Followed by a funeral service at 5:00 pm, Sunday, in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Dayton,
www.hospiceofdayton.org, or the Ken Anderson Alliance, www.kenandersonalliance.org. Online register book available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com. The family requests that masks be worn at the visitation and funeral service.
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Jeff Brown
October 24, 2021
My heart goes out to all those that Brett touched, especially to his family, who were the center of his world.
I spent so many hours side by side with Brett in the last year. I don´t know at what point my boss became my friend, but I will miss his friendship, his sarcastic sense of humor, and all the laughter.
His ability to stay positive in the middle of negative situations was super human. It became a joke between us. On the days I had the worst attitude, he would tell me to "channel my inner Brett". That meant to be positive, be kind, and be the best that you can be.
I will always cherish the memories and try to remember to listen to my inner Brett trying to bring the best out in me.
Todd Sharp
October 23, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the Swaisgood family. Brett was one of my best childhood friends and there are countless memories we shared. From being on the same soccer team for a number of years, to backyard football, sleepovers and playing songs on their jukebox, Indiana soccer camps and being away from our parents for the first time, riding bikes to cork and bottle, climbing trees and Brett getting stuck Bc he was too nervous to climb back down, I can go on and on. Heaven got a great person, but it was definitely too soon.
Todd & Debbie Lecklider
October 23, 2021
So sorry to hear of Brett's passing.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Cat Bolen
October 23, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I don't understand why he was taken, but I am positive he will be watching over us especially his wife T and 5 amazing gorgeous children my heart absolutely breaks for them
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