SCOTT NEIL SWISHER III

Scott Neil Swisher III Scott Neil Swisher III passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his home in Mundelein, Ill., at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife, Kim E. Swisher (nee Brown) of Binghamton, N.Y. and his most cherished son and namesake, Scott Neil Swisher IV of Madison, Wis. His father remarried after his mother passed away to Doris Swisher (nee Oberdorf-Copsidas) of West Palm Beach: Fla., who survives along with her son, Frank Copsidas of Portland, Maine; and a brother, Dr. Edward Swisher and his wife, Dr. Karen Klefstad and their children, Jordan and Kristin Swisher, all of East Lansing, Mich. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Scott Neil Swisher II and his mother, Edna Swisher (nee Briese) of East Lansing, Mich. Scott was born April 9, 1949, in St. Paul, Minn. He grew up in Rochester, N.Y. and settled in the Chicago area after graduating from Michigan State University. He accepted a position as an electrical engineer at Motorola Inc. in Schaumburg, III. and continued his career with the company as a devoted employee for 41 years working still at Motorola Mobility in Libertyville, III. as a distribution technical operations manager. Scott became successful in whatever position he held, at whatever location he was sent and with whatever problem needed solving. He valued his co-workers' dedication, enthusiasm and friendship. His family would refer to him as Mr. Motorola. Scott enjoyed time spent in his basement fixing items in need of repair using his own innovative methods. He was a ham radio operator N9EMO, would fly stunt kites, read, watch classic movies, refinish and restore antique tube radios and savor unique foods. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout. Lately, his thriving tomato plant and flowers were the talk amongst his neighbors. A memorial remembrance will be held Friday, Aug. 3, at 4 p.m. at one of Scott's favorite restaurants, Weber Grill in Schaumburg, III. Please e-mail kimswisher@comcast.net if you might attend. Contributions in Scott's honor can be made to Michigan State University Advancement, Spartan Way, 535 Chestnut Road, Room 300, East Lansing, MI 48824-1005 or to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674-0001. Arrangements were made by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine. For information, 847-358-7411 or ahlgrimffs.com.