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Lawrence Sweger Obituary
Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lawrence W. Sweger, Sr., 70, of Mechanics-burg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 26, 2007.
Born November 1, 1936 in Adams County, he was the son of the late Francis and Faye (Darr) Sweger.
Lawrence worked as a Body Shop Manager and mechanic. He was an avid camper, hunter, country music fan and auction goer. Lawrence was a jokester and friend to all, especially his buddy, Simba. "Satch" spent several years of his youth racing stock cars as #112 at Silver Springs Speedway.
Surviving are wife of 38 years, Sandra M. Sweger; daughters, Carol Baker, Teresa Reitz, Denise Jo McCardell, and Lisa Zucatti; sons, Jeffrey Sweger, Lawrence Sweger, Jr., and Andy Sweger; step-sons, David and Randy Strauser; step-daughter, Brenda Malnick; sister, Sandra Kitner; brother, Timothy Sweger; 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by step-son Steven Strauser; son, Tony Sweger; and brother, Linus Sweger.
A viewing will be held at Auer Memorial Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, on Saturday, September 29th from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266, Enola, PA 17025. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Sweger
Sponsored by Lisa Zucatti, daughter.
Lisa zucatti
September 21, 2024
Daddy, it will be 17 years that you will be gone in just a few days. I think about you often and miss you dearly. You told me many times that you worried about Dee, but she is with you now. I bet you are enjoying her singing up there. Love ya!
Lisa zucatti
September 23, 2022
15 yrs in a few days.
Lisa Zucatti
September 23, 2022
It will be 14 YRS in just a few days that you have been gone. Hard to believe its been that long, But you are missed no matter how long it has been. We all miss you and love you!
Sharm & Paul Liddick
September 21, 2020
Those who think grief is over in a matter of time have never lost someone close to their hearts. Lawrence is no longer where he was before, he is in 'the next heavenly place' and continues to live through the family and friends that love him.
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David Strauser
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Pappy. I love and miss you everyday.
November 1, 2016
Happy bday! You would have been 80 today! Miss you very much. Love ya!
December 2, 2012
Love and miss you every single day Daddy.
david strauser
November 3, 2010
happy birthday pappy miss and love you
November 2, 2010
Happy Birthday Daddy. Miss you and love you lots.
Lisa Zucatti
November 1, 2010
Happy Birthday
Lisa Zucatti
November 1, 2010
Happy 74th B Day... Love ya and miss ya.
November 5, 2009
Happy B-Day Daddy.
Love Lisa
Dee McCardell
November 1, 2009
Happy Birthday Daddy, You would have celebrated 73yrs today.
I love you
david strauser
September 30, 2009
pappy it's been 2 years and i miss u every day but i know u r in a better place now
September 29, 2009
Daddy, Saturday the 26th was 2 years since you left us. I really miss you.
Lisa
September 26, 2009
It has been 2 years today since you passed away. It seems like yesterday. I miss you every day.
I love you
Dee
Lisa Zucatti
November 3, 2008
Happy Birthday Daddy.. I really miss you..
Dee McCardell
November 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Daddy. I miss you terribly.
I love you
Andy Sweger
September 26, 2008
Today is one year to the day that Daddy passed away. It's no easier then it was a year ago. I think about him every single day. But I know he is no longer in pain and is smiling down on us.
Denise Jo McCardell
September 26, 2008
It has been a year today since you have passed away. I miss you terribly. I know you are in a better place but it is hard to accept that sometimes. I love you
DAVID STRAUSER
September 25, 2008
TOMORROW WILL BE ONE YEAR SINCE PAPPY HAS BEEN GONE WE ALL MISS HIM BUT WE ALL DEAL WITH HIS PASSING IN ARE OWN WAY. WE MISS YOU PAPPY!!!
Lisa Zucatti
September 24, 2008
In a few days it will be one year since Daddy has been gone. I really miss him but know he is in a much better place and we will see each other again someday.
david strauser
June 19, 2008
HAPPY FATHERS DAY PAPPY
June 18, 2008
Happy Fathers Day Daddy.
Andy Sweger
June 16, 2008
Happy Father's day daddy. I miss you.
David Strauser
December 14, 2007
This Christmas will be very hard for me and the the family. This will be the first Christmas for use with out my pappy. It's been hard since we lost him but my family and friends are helping me deal with it. Christmas will never be the same without seening him at Christmas time any more. Merry Christmas Pappy.
Andy Sweger
December 13, 2007
This will be the first Christmas without Daddy. I played with the idea of putting up Christmas decorations as it just wouldn't fee the same without him.. but in the end I deceided (last night) to put them up. Daddy loved Christmas and in his memory I put everything up/out. I know this will be hard, but remember all the good Christmas days with him and we'll make it thru.
Dee McCardell
November 4, 2007
Daddy, Happy Birthday November 1st. I miss you more and more every day. I love you very much. I know you are no longer in pain and you are happy. I just miss you so much.
Lisa Zucatti
November 2, 2007
Daddy, Happy Birthday Nov 1st. I love and miss you very very much.
Tina McCardell
November 1, 2007
Happy Birthday Pappy! Miss you.
Paul Liddick
October 3, 2007
Sonny & family: We lift you up to the One who will comfort you thorugh this time of emptiness and grief. Lawrence always made us smile - laugh out loud, even! His love for you was SO evident in the way he looked at you, cared for you and scolded you when he thought it would do you good!! :-)
We grieve at the hole this leaves in your daily life and broken heart. Memory is a gift and we hope the memories of the life you shared with him will comfort you. You have a strong and loving family. It's okay to lean into that love and it's okay to cry. We, too, have had tears fall when we learned of his death. Keep on Keeping on as Lawrence has taught us all to do!
Sending you love and lot's of spiritual energy.
Sharm and Paul Liddick (Millmont, PA)
Andy Sweger
October 2, 2007
Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a "daddy". While he may be gone, he will never be forgotten. His memory will last forever on the hearts and minds of his loved ones. Love and miss you daddy.
Lisa Zucatti
September 30, 2007
We will always hold the memories of "Daddy" close to our heart. Although we would want him with us here, he is happier now and free from all pain. Dee and Lisa
Mark Sather
September 28, 2007
Mrs. Sweger, Larry and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Sr. was a great man who always made me feel part of the family. I will always remember his greeting when I came to the house..."Hey, Monk". My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Love, Mark
DAVID A. STRAUSER
September 28, 2007
Larry was a wonderful grandfather, father and husband. I loved my grandfather very much. I will always love him and miss him.
DAVID A. STRAUSER
September 28, 2007
Larry was a wonderful grandfather, father and husband. I loved my grandfather very much. I will always love him and miss him.
jeff , julie, lindsey and william bucks
September 28, 2007
Larry and the rest of the Sweger family you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great man, you are in our prayers.
Jessica & Josh Grill
September 28, 2007
Larry, It was a blessing to have met your father. He was a kind man and we are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to meet him. He is in a good place. Our thoughts are with you, your mom, and your family.
Sara Toll
September 28, 2007
Terry and John, Deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 27, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Robert Gaus
September 27, 2007
Larry and family,sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Gaus and family
Scott Stratton
September 27, 2007
Sweger Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Scott and Jenny Stratton- Harrisburg Rugby
Wade Edris
September 27, 2007
Our deepest sympathies, Larry.
Semper Rugby,
Wade and Karen
Richard Goudy
September 27, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
William Bennett
September 27, 2007
My condolences to the family. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Gail Levesque
September 27, 2007
Sonnie and family, I am so sorry about your lost. You are in my prayer. I will remember how he like my mac and cheese and will miss seeing him at bowling. Again you and your family will alway be in my prayers. Love Gail
Randy Leonard
September 27, 2007
Larry and Family, Sorry for your loss. Your father seemed to have a great life. Sounds like a remarkable man. Again my condolences.
Yours in Rugby Randy Leonard
Donna Jo Ball
September 27, 2007
Larry and family~Please accept our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Sincerely,
The Ball family,
Greg, Donna Jo, Amelia & Donovon
Jim Dopkin
September 27, 2007
My sympathy and condolences to Larry, Jerusha, Andy and the entire Sweger family.
September 27, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Greg Ball
President
Harrisburg Rugby Football Club
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