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David Swisegood Obituary
David R. "Swise" Swisegood, 90, of Augusta, Ill., died at 7:28 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at his home in Augusta.
He was born on Oct. 11, 1930, in Macomb, Ill., to Chester and Leola Twaddle Swisegood. He first married Kay Marshall on July 1, 1956 in Plymouth, Ill. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1990. He later married Frances C. Selsor on March 18, 1995 in Plymouth, Ill. She preceded him in death on April 7, 2015.
Swise was a graduate of Plymouth High School and Carthage College in Carthage, Ill. Coach Swise started his teaching and coaching career at Plymouth High School in 1956 after serving his country with the United States Army in the Korean conflict. He coached at Plymouth and Southeastern schools for 63 years. As head baseball coach he had accumulated 950 wins making him the all time wins leader in Illinois history. He was inducted into the Illinois Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. Even though he was most well known for his baseball accomplishments he was also a great teacher and mentor to many people. He had attended the Hill's Grove United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a son, Trevor (Jeanne) Swisegood of Holden, Mo.; two granddaughters, Devan Swisegood of Alexandria, Va., and Delanie Swisegood of Sadalia, Mo.; three stepdaughters, Diana (Chris) Selsor Muniz of Hannibal, Mo., Donna (Calvin) Selsor Evans of Beaumont, Calif., and Janet (Gary) Selsor Janssen of LaPrairie, Ill.; two stepsons, Clifford William (Judy) Selsor Jr. of Savannah, Mo., and Jerry (Michelle) Selsor of Chatham, Ill.; 15 stepgrandchildren; and 17 step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Swisegood.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, private services will be held with Pastor Jim Clayton officiating, but friends are encouraged to watch the service streaming at 10 a.m. Thursday Dec. 3, 2020, on the funeral home website at hamiltonfuneralhomes.net. Friends may view and sign the register book from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday with a limit of 10 people at a time in the funeral home. Please bring a mask and follow social distancing guidelines if you plan to attend. Burial with Military Honors will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Southeastern Athletic Boosters or the Woodlawn Cemetery Association.
The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, Ill., is handling arrangements.
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Tina Montgomery (Mustard)
December 11, 2020
Coach Swisegood was a phenomenal teacher and Coach.
I had flunked English in my Jr. Year and retook it my SR. Year with Coach Swisegood. I Aced the class, that was the difference in teaching. He spoke at our level and we learned more from him. And Drivers Ed? He would teach us things about vehicles and how to drive, what to watch for. We learned more than what was in the books. Thank you Coach Swisegood for being such a good influence , he taught us respect for others and it's true, There will be no one like him.
I'm so sorry Travis. My heart reaches out to you. Love you All!!
Blaine & Barbara Clayton
December 4, 2020
Sorry for your loss, lotsa memories to bring smiles to all our faces.
Randy Clampitt
December 2, 2020
What a god send it was when Coach came to Southeastern.He got me into college.The best baseball coach this area has seen.The phrase their will never be another is over used but their will never be another Coach Swisegood.Trevor my friend my deepest Condolences.
Eric Finney
November 30, 2020
My sincerest condolences to Trevor and extended family. Coach was a special person and I thoroughly enjoyed him not only playing sports, but also in the classroom. His results speak for themselves. I feel very fortunate to have been coached by two of the best, Coach Swisegood and Coach Fray! RIP Coach!!!
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