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Michael Swanger Obituary
LIMA — Michael T. Swanger, age 71, passed away at 6:12 am Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Michael was born February 24, 1949 in Lima, OH, to Robert E. and Virginia E (Barnes) Swanger who both preceded him in death.
Michael was a 1967 graduate of Concord High School in Indiana. He retired from General Dynamics, where he worked as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.
Michael was a member of Temple Beth Israel-Shaare Zedek. He especially loved to travel, work in his yard and garden.
He is survived by two children, Jennifer L. Swanger of Lima, Michael T. Swanger, II of Ada; three grandchildren, Maddison, Isabelle and Bentley and a brother and sister.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his former wife, Joy Swanger.
A private graveside service will be held in Union Chapel Cemetery, Greenville, TN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County HomeCare and Hospice, 575 Ottawa-Glandorf Rd. #3, Ottawa, Ohio 45875.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Renni Livingston
January 23, 2021
I am sorry to hear about your dad Michael's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him when he came to Anshe Emeth. May the Source of peace send peace & comfort to you.
Renni Livingston
January 23, 2021
I am sorry to hear of you dad Michael's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him when he came to Anshe Emeth. May the Source of peace send peace & comfort to you.
Jackie Stephenson, LSW
January 11, 2021
Prayers for you Jennifer and your family. I was happy to meet you and your Dad. He was quite a fighter with his cancer. Take Care. Putnam County Hospice team
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