David Swisher

David Swisher, 69, of Jenera died at 10:40 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on February 13, 1956, in Bluffton to the late Charles and Sue (Cooper) Swisher. He married Linda Hatch and they were divorced and remained friends. He later married Patricia (Hart) on March 9, 1991, and she survives.

David is also survived by his sons: Steven (Tracy) Shoemaker of Findlay, Scott (Michelle) Shoemaker of FL, Tom (Janine) Shoemaker of Ada, Ivan (Bobbie) Shoemaker of Mt. Cory, and Shane (Val) Swisher of McComb; daughters: Stephanie (Tom) Stauffer of Rawson and Kerri (Rob) Falke of Sidney; brothers: Doug (Annette) Swisher of Rawson and Mike (Michelle) Swisher of Martin; sister, Karen (Mark) Emerine of Fostoria; 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Sadie.

He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler.

David retired after 44 years from Kuss/Cummins in Findlay. He was a longtime member of the Rawson Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as Chief for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, time at Nettle Lake and also with the guys at the hunting lodge.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Pastor Gregg Fox officiating. Burial will be in Tawa/Flick Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rawson Volunteer Fire Department and/or Hancock County Parkinsons Network.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.