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STEVEN SWANK
BLUFFTON — Steven C. Swank, 55, passed away March 11, 2017 at Bluffton Hospital. Steve was born October 19, 1961 in Bluffton to the late Charles and Helen (Zuercher) Swank.
Steve was a 1980 graduate of Bluffton High School. He was the owner/operator of S & K Mower of Bluffton that he owned for 25 years before becoming a custodian at Allen East High School. He was a retired member of the Bluffton Fire Department after serving over 30 years where he had served as a captain. Steve was a past member of the Bluffton Sportsman's Club and the Sons of the American Legion. He thoroughly enjoyed attending his niece and nephews sporting events and coached the only traveling flag football team in Bluffton. Steve was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan.
Survivors include a brother, Jeff (Kim) Swank of Bluffton, two nephews, Travis (Kayla) Swank of Bluffton, Kyle Swank of Bluffton; a niece, Ashley (Dan) Stratton of Cincinnati; great nieces and great nephew, Jessa, Kenna, Mara Swank and Charles Stratton; an aunt, Nora Swank-Mericle of Bluffton and his best friends, Mike (Jane) Richards of Bluffton.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Todd Cosart officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery following the service.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton Fire & EMS or the Bluffton Athletic Boosters.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Swank
Lonny Newland
March 5, 2019
Always nice and considerate to me. A Great Friend
jim dally
March 5, 2019
i miss the big smile ste
ve always had on his face jim dally
Kathleen Curran
May 8, 2017
I was too late to get back in touch with my cousins after all these years. Texted his name yesterday, to contact him, only to find out he went to join the Lord and all of our family in Heaven. My prayers go out to Jeff and all loved ones. Kathy Curran..Aunt Marge's daughter.
jim dally
March 15, 2017
so sorry for your loss
Ozzie & Sue Osborn
March 14, 2017
RIP dear Steve, we will miss you and that big smile.
March 14, 2017
JEFF AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. STEVE WAS SUCH A NEAT GUY
Lonny Newland
March 12, 2017
Prayers to the Swank Family. It was a pleasure knowing Steve and playing on the flag football team. One of the nicest people I've ever met. Rest in Peace Steve...
Fred Wiess
March 11, 2017
To the Swank family our deepest sympathies.....Steve will be deeply missed...
Fred and Susie Wiess
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