Andrew Swinehart

Andrew Charles Swinehart
Of Ankeny, Iowa

Andrew Swinehart, age 45, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Methodist Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1975 in Racine, Wisconsin. Andrew was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Des Moines and worked for Quick Trip for 11 years he started at the age of 16 and worked throughout college. He earned his degree at Simpson College, summa cum laude. After college, he worked for Nesbit Budweiser as a driver and most recently for Wells Fargo for the past 17 years.

Andrew was a member of Highland Park Christian Church as a youth, where he participated in bells and sang in the choir. Andrew had a love for sports, he was an avid Raiders and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He played football, soccer and ran track throughout high school. He especially enjoyed coaching his children’s sports teams.

Andrew had a kind heart and a sense of humor that would lift others up. He enjoyed listening to all genres of music and playing Trivial Pursuit with his family. Andrew was one in a million and will live on forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Nikki; children, Darian Swinehart and Juanita Swinehart; parents, Dan and Jane Swinehart; sister, Janel (Trevor) Ketelsen-Davis; brother, Tad (Jackie) Peterson; nieces, Karlie Ketelsen and Karter Price; nephews, Austin Davis, Max Price and Kane Price; and a host of extended family and countless friends.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, in memory of Andrew.

Andrew’s loving and generous spirit continues to touch lives. It was his desire that when he passed on that he would be an organ and tissue donor so he could help improve or even save someone's life.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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