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Lee M. Sweigart, 44, of Manheim, PA, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday evening, August 21, 2025 at Wellspan York Hospital following complications related to his lifelong struggle with muscular dystrophy. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of William R. Sweigart of Denver, PA, and Brenda L. Galebach Brandt of Manheim.
Lee was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Penryn. He was a 1999 graduate of Ephrata High School where he received a varsity lettermen's jacket for being a manager of the football team for three years. He also played Challenger baseball before becoming a coach for two years. Lee also enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Phillies, Eagles, and NASCAR fan. He also followed professional wrestling and assumed the wrestling persona of Max Tempest at Stevens Fire Hall.
He was employed as a bank teller for 17 years by Susquehanna Bank and its successors. His last teller position was at the Manheim Square branch of Truist Bank.
In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his stepfather, Jay Brandt of Manheim; two nieces, Miranda and Ansley Sweigart of Hopeland; and three step siblings, Randy L., husband of Jennifer M. Peiffer Brandt, of Manheim, Jennifer L., wife of Christopher M. Cheney, of Apalachin, NY, and Tammy J., wife of Jeremy J. Kline, of Ephrata and their families. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph S. Sweigart.
Services are private with interment in Penryn Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association. To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.
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Jaime Moyer (Axl Fox)
August 26, 2025
I was a Referee for Atomic Championship Wrestling in Stevens, PA during the time that Lee served as the Comissioner of ACW. Lee was always so supportive and encouraging of not just me but all the talent. Lee also knew how to light up the room with laughter. He was one of those guys who never let his disability limit him. I remember one time before I became a Referee and was just a loyal fan of ACW, they ran a storyline where Lee or Max Tempest as he was known in ACW, had had enough of Jimmy Lyon and in a No DQ Match or something like that Lee's actually hit Jimmy with a Clothesline when Jimmy was outside the ring. I was shocked to hear of Lee's passing and offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and other loved ones, He's definitely a brother gone way to soon but sure as heck won't be forgotten!
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