John Swacker
September 07, 2008
John H. Swacker, 85, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Altoona Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Berwick Cemetery in Berwick. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.
John was born July 17, 1923 in rural Howard County to J Howard and Mary Jane Swacker. He was the Warehouse Manager for Lindsey Bros. Farm Equipment and also owned John’s Tavern for many years. John enjoyed hunting and playing pool and was a member of the Des Moines City Pool League.
John is survived by his daughters, Mary (Dean) Brown, Mescal Ira, Margie (Darrell) Brown, Marlene (Mike) Dotts and Marlys Jones; sons, John (Ronna) Swacker and James Swacker; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loyal wife of 57 years, Amy; brother-in-law, Robert Fluharty; and his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Kathy (Norem) Gartin
09/11/2008
My husband and I are from the Des Moines area, both born and raised there and because of that, I check the Hamilton website frequently. I notice the name and remembered that Marlene was in my class at school. I just wanted to extend our sympathy to your entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You.
Kathy & Dan Gartin
Largo, Florida
Friend
09/12/2008
I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless your family.
Friend of the family
Carol Anderson
09/09/2008
Thinking of all of you with my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
I remember "Uncle" John as a very fun loving man, never a dull moment when he was around, lots of smiles and laughs! He and your Mother raised a nice, big family. (Your family was the same as mine in numbers, 5 girls and 2 boys. However, you've surpassed us in Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren!)
My sympathy to each of you.
Carol (Ethington) Anderson
Linda Kellis
09/08/2008
To the family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I'm very sorry for your loss. He lived a long good life. I know he will be missed by all. My
deepest sympathy to you!
Cousin,
Linda & family