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Carl Swisher Obituary
December 14, 1933 - November 16, 2020
Pratt, Kansas - Carl Dan Swisher, 86, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at South Wind Home. He was born December 14, 1933 on the family farm outside of Pratt to Oliver Francis and Dessie Florence (Barnes) Swisher. Carl married Donna Mae (Mease) Swisher on January 23, 1959 in Pratt. They were married for 61 years.
Carl graduated from Sawyer High School in 1951. He was a farmer. He attended Sawyer Christian Church in his younger years. He was a member of BPOE Elks Lodge #1451, Kanza Coop Board and Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and was an avid motorcyclist.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Brad (Krista) Swisher of Pratt; daughter, Christy (Terry) Romanko of Troy, Missouri; brother, Howard Swisher of Pratt; grandchildren, Megan (James) Woods and Annie Swisher both of Pratt, Becca (Ben) Henning of Cunningham and Jacob (Kalyn) Patton, Curtis Patton and Derek Patton, all of Troy, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Patton, Savannah Patton, Andrew Patton, Rose Patton, Jeremiah Slayden, Brody Henning, Liam Henning, Tucker Henning and Makenzie Woods.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2020 at Larrison Mortuary with John Hamm presiding. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.
Memorials may be made to BPOE Elks Lodge #1451 or South Wind Home in care of Larrison Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.
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Sara and Ron Guinn
November 18, 2020
Carl Swisher was an extra special friend. We camped in Colorado with him and his wife Donna for many years. He always enjoyed the fishing trips and was super competitive when gathered in the gameroom for cards. Often his comment to his partners was “We’ve got to get our yellies”. He had the best belly laugh which could be heard throughout the campground when he was visiting with others on the front porch. Rest in peace Carl. Also wishing peace for his wonderful wife Donna. We love you.
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