Dennis Swigart

Dennis Swigart, 86, was a Christian man who went to live with his heavenly Father on January 28, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born August 17, 1938 in Tingley, Iowa to Merrit and Ruby (Gilliland) Swigart. He had lived in the Des Moines area for the past 66 years. Dennis retired from John Deere in 1990 where he had worked as a welder and machinist for 30 years. He did several odd jobs to keep his children busy while growing up. He was a Charter Member of Airport Baptist Church. He enjoyed driving a dump truck, puttering on his two farms in Winterset and Albia, visiting Georgia and hunting with his sons.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sharon Swigart; son, Darvin (Karen) Swigart; daughter, Shellie (Gary) Brown; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Douglas Swigart and brother, Frank Swigart.

The family will greet friends Monday, February 3, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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