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Ken Swank Obituary
Ken Swank, 72, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening.
Mr. Swank worked at R.R. Donnelley from 1960 to 1978, starting in the bindery, then doing artwork and color stripping, and had four apprenticeships. He was a graphic arts teacher and track coach at McCutcheon High School from 1978 to 1988. He also owned Bower Printing, beginning in 1976 and later Sugar Creek Printing. He later served as a supervisor at Lafayette Printing, worked at Copy Print Shop doing general labor and retired from AOL-Time Warner. He was a member of Woodland Heights Christian Church, where he served as elder, youth group leader, taught Sunday school and was on the board for the pre-school. He was a camp leader at Hanging Rock Christian Camp, doing wilderness and horse camps for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, horseback riding and wood burning.
Born December 20, 1940, in Crawfordsville to Forrest E. and Mary B. Swank, he graduated from Coal Creek Central High School, class of 1958. He married Sherry Ward Swank on December 25, 1979. She survives.
Additional survivors include a son, Shane Swank; three daughters, Monique Swank, Nikki Swank Skaggs (Robert) and Kodi Swank; four grandchildren, Jasmine Swank, Isabella Swank, Destiny Skaggs and Skyler Skaggs; three great-grandchildren, Madilyn Swank, Richie and Ethan Cooper.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Heights Christian Church. Services will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Ron Batts and Pastor Steve Wilke officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery near Elmdale.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
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Teresa Ross
March 23, 2013
To the Swank family,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort. I so loved talking with Ken and Sherry at horse camp at Hanging Rock Christian Assembly. I consider Ken to be my mentor. He had such a gentle and sincere spirit and loved the children so much. What a legacy he leaves with us! Heaven has gained a wonderful saint.
Love and blessings to you all.
Lorri
March 23, 2013
sherry, Kodi and family -Sincere sympathy for your loss. I remember Ken picking up Kodi from daycare and his pleasure at having another child in his life. I have often thought of your family through the years. You are in my prayers. Lorri ( Conley) Sweeney
Leo Farrell
March 23, 2013
Deepest Sympathy to The Swank Family. Thirty years ago this May Ken set up an interview for me @ Copy Print Shop. I am still working here and had it not been for Ken who knows where I would have ended up. I have many fond memories of shop class and Ken, he was a great teacher and I am forever grateful for the opportunity he gave me. Ken and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Respecfully, Leo Farrell
Jeanette Wood Brumett
March 22, 2013
Sherry and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have great memories of our two-day reunions in Kentucky. We loved Ken and always enjoyed when he came with Larry. Love and prayers from the Annie Lee Wood children and grandchildren.
Sherrie Lacy
March 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Our prayers are with you all!
Chris & Sherrie Lacy
Dale Smith
March 22, 2013
Our sympathy is extended to the entire Swank Family. We have many fond memories of when Ken and Sherry and the girls attended Young's Chapel. Ken was so very helpful in taking me under his wing when I was getting started in the graphic design business...I will be forever grateful!! Love, Dale & Ruth Smith and Family.
Stacey Hunt-Shirar
March 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Monique and Shane and your entire family. We have great childhood memories and your dad was part of them. Love and Hugs Darrell and Stacey Hunt-Shirar
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