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Robert Swackhammer Obituary

SWACKHAMMER Robert "Bob" Lee Swackhammer, age 74, of Grove City, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. He was born in Laurelville, Ohio on December 3, 1936 to the late Carl and Lucille Swackhammer. Bob was a 1954 graduate of Logan High School. He went on to graduate from the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in 1960. Bob worked for Kenstar-Drustar, Super X, where he also was leadman for many years, Revco, and CVS Pharmacies in Grove City. He was currently working for Rx Pro Health. Bob attended the Grove City Church of God. He was a life member of the OSU Alumni Association, the NRA, Seratoma, and the ASPCA. He was a die hard fan of the OSU Buckeyes. He loved hunting and fishing. Bob and his wife Sue bred Dobermans and Miniature Schnauzers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Matthew P. Swackhammer and sister in-law Myrna Swackhammer. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Sue Swackhammer; children, R. Todd Swackhammer, Tammy Houston, and Keri (Kevin) Kitts; grandchildren, Jed, Jacob, Hunter, and Alexa Swackhammer, and Kane, Kaleb, and Matthew Kitts; brother, Curt Swackhammer; and sister, Ann (Paul) Reed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Grove City Church of God, 4325 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio. Rev. John Whitt officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, (614) 875-6333. Please visit www.Schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Bob.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2011.

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Angel Hicks-Houston

October 6, 2011

Tammy, Hunter and Family, I am so heart broken that you are going through this difficult time. Please know that I'm here for you... May God give you peace..

Cheryl Gunter

October 6, 2011

To all of you may the lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you and ease your pain in some way. Thinking of you and praying for you. Love Cheryl

October 3, 2011

I am sadden to hear of Bobs passing. I have not seen Bob in many years, however I spent many great days afield with him. Bob was a great guy to hunt with and someone to talk bird dogs with. Thanks for the good times.

Tom Manion
Bellvile Ohio

October 3, 2011

Sue,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all during this time.

Lolita Taylor

Allen & Beth Liming

October 3, 2011

Sue,

We were so sorry to hear about Bob's death. It's been many years since the time of your babysitting of our daughter Karyn and the Drustar years. Mom (Betty Lord) always thought a lot of Bob too even though he teased her so intensely. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Butch and Beth Liming

Regina West- Orfanos

October 2, 2011

I am sorry!I miss you all!
I think if your Family often!
Would love to hear from everyone!

[email protected]

October 2, 2011

There are no words we could write or say that could take your confusion and pain away. We just want you to know you are in our hearts and prayers. We hope God can comfort you all in this painful time.
God Bless you all

Kimberly White

October 2, 2011

There are no words we could write or say that could take your confusion and pain away. We just want you to know you are in our hearts and prayers. We hope God can comfort you all in this painful time.
God Bless you all

Vel Simon

October 1, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we haven't seen each other in years, I've thought of you often and kept you close to my heart. I will keep you in my prayers. If I can be of any help please call me (837-8857). Vel (Bill) Simon and Family (Pickerington, OH)

Michael Dane

October 1, 2011

My prayers' and deepest thoughts go out to the entire Swackhammer family. I'll never forget Bob's smile and his sense of humor. He will sadly missed by many.

Roz Whitt

October 1, 2011

My deepest sympathies to Sue and all the Swackhammer family at this time. There are no words to express how great your loss is but know that God will be with you every minute of every day as He has promised.

Jerry an Tonia Bowe

October 1, 2011

To the Swackhammer family we are so sorry for your lost y'all will be in our thoughts an prayers we love y'all

Kim (Jahn) Knipp

October 1, 2011

I have and will always remember when Bob hired me as a cashier at Super X Drugs. He said I was the youngest "kid" that he had ever hired and was going to use me as an example. And that he did! To this day, 37 years later, I owe my outstanding work ethic to Bob. He will always hold a special place in my heart and I pray that the peace of God, that passes all understanding, will be upon you at this time of great loss.

Krystal Rose Lasher

September 30, 2011

To the Swackhammer family, Bob was such a sweet man with a sweet smile. He will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!

Marie (Schmitz) Ellis

September 30, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss and praying for your family. Bob gave me a job as a cashier at Super-x when I was 1st in college. That changed my life forever as I had no clear career path. Because of that job, I became interested in pharmacy and became a pharmacist. I will be forever grateful to him.

Fred Johnson, Jr.

September 30, 2011

Sue, Tammy and Carrie, we are so sad to hear about Bob. I remember the good times our family (The Johnson's)had with all of you at your house years ago. Our prayers are with you in this time of great loss.
Fred and Trudy Johnson, Deborah, Fred III and Tami.

Angel Bonfield

September 30, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for you all. I visited Kenstar many times for a more personal family friendly feel and met him on a few occasions. He was always able to help me with finding those hard to find "old school" ingredients I needed for my great grand mothers remedies. God Bless you all.

Donna Cecil

September 30, 2011

I was very saddened to hear the news of my fellow classmate's passing. Bob was a nice guy and will be fondly remembered. May peace be with you and the Lord comfort you.
Sincerely,
Donna Lehman Cecil
Logan High School 1954

Randy Barr

September 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are being offered for your family for strength and the comfort of God's presence...Pastor Randy Barr and Grove City Church of God

Kimberly Zarbaugh

September 30, 2011

Praying for your family. I remeber Bob when he worked at Drustar. Then eventually worked with him at Revco/Cvs. He was a sweet funny man. He will be missed.

Carrie Yarnell

September 30, 2011

Praying for your family. Press into God during this very difficult time and He will get you through. Love you all.

John Whitt

September 30, 2011

I always thought he was cool without trying to be cool. He had a personality that spoke without words. I'm honored to speak at his memorial.

Lori Allmon

September 30, 2011

Words can not express how I feel right now! I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bob growing up and the way he treated my family and I. I grew up with Todd and Tammy. I remember the fun we had in Marching Band at Westland High school. I speak for my whole family by saying that my prayers and Sympathy go out to your family during your time of loss. I pray that God will put his arms around you to comfort you now and forever.

Sharon (Heller) Shaum

September 30, 2011

So sorry to hear of your families loss, our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

September 30, 2011

I met Bob when he worked in Logan, Ohio for Rexall on Main Street. Then when I worked at the Dean's office of the Veterinary College, we'd wave,when he would wave from the Pharmacy College. We were passing friends. I graduated from Laurelville. I ran into him at Crosby's Drugstore on High St. He was always a great, upbeat person and my thoughts and prayers go out to all his family. I have lived in Grove City for 44 yrs. Arlene Canfield Myers

Cindy Parsell

September 29, 2011

Carrie, Sue & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Take care of yourselves & keep Bob's spirit alive. Know every day he is with you. He isn't gone. He has "stepped through the door".

Friends,

Safire's Grandma Cindy

Sandra Thomas

September 29, 2011

Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Praying for the Lords comfort and peace as you walk through this season of life.

Travis Knight

September 29, 2011

I used to work with Bob back when he was a pharmacist with Big Bear in Grove City. He was such a nice person to work for, he will be missed greatly. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Ross Heller

September 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we remember Bob and the good times that we had with your family

Mike & Danelle Cooke

September 29, 2011

To the Swackhammer Family. Our thoughts are prayers are with you.

We pray that in this time of loss

Bishop, Daniel G. & Evang. Pat Wilson

September 29, 2011

Laura Heller Randall

September 29, 2011

To the Swackhammer Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Hansel and Jan Rhodes

September 29, 2011

To the Swackhammer Family. We send you our condolences at this sad time in your life. We have had many conversations over the pharmacy counter. He will not be forgotten.

lois peck

September 29, 2011

One of the best rph. i ever worked with. such a kind heart. my sympathy to the family.

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