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Joe Swartz Obituary


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SWARTZ, Joe age 54 of Centerville, passed away Sat. Jan. 29, 2005. Joe was owner of Swartz Mulch. Member of the Christ the King Lutheran Church & the Centerville Lions Club. Survived by his wife Glenda, daughter Lisa Kay (Parvan) Gibson, grandchildren Jerrid Allan (Amanda) Brooks & Jennifer Kay (Gerald) Hedrick, great grandsons Logan Brook & Nicholas & Christopher Hedrick. Memorial services will be held Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005 at 3 PM with reception to follow at the Christ the King Lutheran Church, 50 Nutt Rd. Pastor Tom Rutherford officiating. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Warren County Humane Society or Christ the King Church in Joe's memory. Schlientz & Moore Centerville in care of arrangements.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 4, 2005.

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Zimmer Lawn and Landscape

February 4, 2005

Joe will be truly missed. He was a great man, and a great businessman. I am glad I got to know him over the past few years. My thoughts are with Glenda, his family, and his employees in this time of loss.

Mike , Sandy, Robyn, & Jenny Chaney

February 4, 2005

Joe was a terrific friend to our entire family. His smile will be sadly missed. We certainly will cherish all the memories. Thank you for being part of our lives.

Cantwell Machinery Co.

February 4, 2005

We would like to express our condolences to Glenda. Joe was such a great man and a joy to be around. His kindness and personality would lift everyones spirits up. Everytime he would come down to our shop to see us he would always have jokes or stories to tell. Joe will always be in our hearts and will be so dearly missed.

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David Edwards

February 4, 2005

I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Swartz's passing. It was a pleasure helping you both at our store this last year. I really enjoyed talking to Joe about his business and ours.

God Bless.

RICHARD SHEEHAN

February 4, 2005

A terrible terrible loss to our community. Joe was most wonderful person to know. Helpfull to all and always with a cheerfull smile and a hearty greeting. Glenda, our prayers and comfort to you and the family.

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