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James Sweitzer Obituary
He was the husband of Lois Elaine (MacDonough) Sweitzer, whom he married Sept. 25, 1954.
Born April 5, 1935, in Reading, he was a son of the late James Albert Sweitzer and Elizabeth May (Haas) Sweitzer.
James was a 1953 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
He was employed as a service manager for Lee Heffner Ford, Temple, for 28 years. He retired from Heritage Ford, Orwigsburg, in 2000.
James enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his younger years, participating in various forms of racing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons: James E. Sweitzer, Temple; Jeffrey L., husband of Gwen H. (Jensen) Sweitzer, Bern Township; Joey S., husband of Denise A. (Hertzog) Sweitzer, Muhlenberg Township; John H., husband of Susan C. (Adams) Sweitzer, Temple; and Jay K. Sweitzer, Lititz, Lancaster County.
Other survivors include five grandchildren: Amy, Jennifer, Jordan, Julia and James.
Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be 11 a.m. until the time of services. Entombment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.
Contributions may be made to the Lutheran Home at Topton, Development Contributions, 15 Home Ave., Topton, PA 19562. For online condolences, please visit www.christfuneralhome.com.
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for James Sweitzer
Kathy & Mike Burke
March 7, 2009
To all the Sweitzer Family,
Our sympathy for your loss . We were very sad to hear the news. Your dad always had a smile and hello for everyone. We will always have great memories of the 10th Avenue fun events that he loved so much , too.
I also hope the best for your mom. Thinking of you ,
Kathy & Mike Burke
Kristin Miller
February 25, 2009
Dear Lois, Jay, John, Joey and Denise, Jeff and Gwen, and Jimmy, and others...
I am so sorry to hear about this very sad news, My heart goes out to all of you during this sad time. I am thinking all of you and praying for you ... and for Lois to recover quickly as well.
Sincerely,
Kristin (Krissy) Heller Miller
Blandon, PA, 19510
(originally from our 10th ave gang)
Bob Gettis
February 21, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was a great boss and all around good guy in the few years I knew him while working at Heritage Ford.
JAKE MITCHELL
February 19, 2009
LOIS AND BOYS: I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN JIM AND I HAD AT DEER CAMP AND AT LEE HEFFNER FORD AND THE LEBANON AND CHEESE SANDWICHES WE USED TO SHARE. HE WAS AN EXCELLENT BOSS. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
JAKE, LINDA AND LYNN MITCHELL
P.S.I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAY WE WENT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
Tish (Shomo)Manwiller
February 19, 2009
Lois,Jimmy,Jeff,Joey,Johnny, Jay:
I have many happy memories of times spent growing up with all of you. You were the brothers I never had and I'm sad for your loss. Please know our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this time.
Love, Tish,Mike, Sarah and Tyler Manwiller
MIKE DIAMOND
February 19, 2009
To the Sweitzer Family,
I worked with jim, and after Jim retired I would see him, and he always was so friendly, and always a great smile ....I was sorry to hear of his passing....my prayers are with you
Jim & Jill Medaglia
February 18, 2009
We wish we could be there beside you at this time of sorrow but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Rosann Van Lear
February 18, 2009
Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that my prayers are with your family.
vernon deacon kline
February 18, 2009
lois. as you know jim and i were great friends for over 60 years.he was best man in my wedding and played next to me on the line with the muhls.as happens we drifted apart in later years after my stroke and move to new jersey. i could share many good times and great stories over this period. i will miss jim
Bob Spies
February 18, 2009
My deepest condolences to all the family of Jim.
Brian Trumbo
February 18, 2009
Joe, Jimmy, Jeff, Johnny and Jay I am deeply sorry for your loss. Having worked with Jim at Heritage Ford he was more than my great friend he was like a second father to me. The one thing I always came away with when talking to your father was how much he loved and how proud he was of his family!! God bless you all!
Karen Fell
February 18, 2009
Joey, Denise and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jo Arsenault
February 18, 2009
Thinking of you all.
With Love,
Jo Cochran Arsenault
pat bradford
February 18, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Tricia zuber
February 18, 2009
Jay John Jeff Joe Jimmy, You are ALL in my prays. I dropped off flowers at Doc's home for you No one was at your home at the time. Stay stronge and keep in touch [email protected].
Scott Sheetz
February 18, 2009
Lois, Jimmy, Jeff, Johnny, Joey, Jay and other family members. I am so sorry for your loss. Believe me, I know your pain. To me your father started as "my friends' dad". I'm glad in years to pass that changed and I was able to call him "my friend". In time your fond memories will help to ease the pain, each of you at your own pace. Rely on each other as the love within your family is your strongest asset. Bless you all!
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