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David Swisher Obituary
David Swisher, 69, of Jenera, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born February 13, 1956, in Bluffton, to the late Charles and Sue (Cooper) Swisher. He married Linda Hatch, and they divorced and remained friends. He later married Patricia (Hart) March 9, 1991, and she survives.
David is also survived by his sons, Steven (Tracy) Shoemaker of Findlay, Scott (Michelle) Shoemaker of Florida, Tom (Janine) Shoemaker of Ada, Ivan (Bobbie) Shoemaker of Mt. Cory, and Shane (Val) Swisher of McComb; daughters, Stephanie (Tom) Stauffer of Rawson and Kerri (Rob) Falke of Sidney; brothers, Doug (Annette) Swisher of Rawson and Mike (Michelle) Swisher of Martin; sister, Karen (Mark) Emerine of Fostoria; 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Sadie.
He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler.
David retired after 44 years from Kuss/Cummins in Findlay. He was a longtime member of Rawson Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as Chief for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, time at Nettle Lake and also with the guys at the hunting lodge.
Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Pastor Gregg Fox officiating. Burial will be at Tawa/Flick Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay
Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Rawson Volunteer Fire Department and/or Hancock County Parkinson's Network.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
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Phil Patterson
September 30, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. I always had a great deal of respect for his work ethic. He had a passion for life and loved his family. He would often talk about family outings at the lake cabin in Michigan or some other family event. He loved the annual Easter egg hunt with the kids. He loved to fish and then fix them for people. He was a servant. That´s the Dave I remember.
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