Chad Wendell Sweatman

Chad W. Sweatman, age 55, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born May, 8, 1969 in Manhasset, New York to Gary and Connie "Spaenhower" Sweatman. Chad married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn "Rader" Sweatman on September 13, 1986. He was employed as a Facilities Director at Indiana University in Bloomington. Chad was a huge IU sports fan (even in the crappy years)! He also enjoyed listening and belting out old country music songs, cooking, fishing, farming and spending time with his grandkids most of all. He coached many little league baseball and basketball teams. Chad was a loyal and trusted friend. He enjoyed getting together and celebrating holidays and special events with his family. His favorite attire was his bib overalls. Most importantly he is deeply loved by his family, and through them, his amazing legacy will live on.
Chad is survived by his father Gary Sweatman; wife, Kathy; children, Kori (Kurtis) Frederick, Jake (Amanda) Sweatman, and Kaitlin (Corbin) Abrell; grandchildren, Rilee Frederick, Paige Frederick, Fletcher Abrell, Solomon Abrell, Elizabeth Sweatman, Ruby Abrell, Claire Sweatman, and Levi Frederick; sisters, Shannon Brown and Samantha (Annie) Sweatman; niece, Hailee Brown.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Sweatman; grandparents, Charlie and Dorothy Spaenhower, and Arthur and Hazel Sweatman; uncle, Forrest (Cocky) Sweatman.
Funeral services for Chad will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12pm at the Christian Life Center, 157 S. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 3pm till 7pm and Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 10am till time of the service at 12pm at the Christian Life Center in Spencer.
Interment will follow the service at Chambersville Cemetery in Spencer, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Owen County youth sports organizations in Chad's honor.
West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com