Richard H. Sworden

Former Gibsonburg resident, Richard H. “Pete” Sworden, 79, passed away Jan. 29, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ.  

Born Sept. 28, 1936 in Bradner, Ohio, Pete was a son of Glen W. and Mathilda (Rojewski) Sworden.  

Pete married Patricia L. Vallance on September 21st, 1957 at Trinity E.U.B. Church in Gibsonburg, Ohio.  Pat survives. He worked at Brush-Wellman (Materion) from 1958 and retired in 2001 working both in Elmore and Tucson. He also did part time work for Chippewa Tool and Mfg.

Pete was a very devoted Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa; he loved his family. He was a master in art of Intarsia, with every finished wood piece hand crafted with love.   Pete cheered for and was an avid fan of The Arizona Wildcats and Arizona Diamondbacks. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time at the casino playing video poker.

Surviving are children Kelly K. Sleek, Wendy S. (Brian) Woods all of Fremont and Gregory R. (Dana) Sworden of Oro Valley, AZ; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister Betty Snyder of Fostoria.

Preceding him in death are his son Douglas R Sworden; siblings, Glen "Hap" Sworden, Arthur "Bud" Sworden, Avis Krotzer, Dorothy Rodd and an infant brother and sister.

Pete’s family will be receiving friends on Sat., Feb. 13, 2016, 2-4 p.m. at the Herman-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Gibsonburg where Memorial Services will begin at 4 p.m. Rev. Phil Park-Thomas will officiate. Fellowship will follow at the Faith United Methodist Church, Gibsonburg.

Memorial contributions can be made to the care of his family.

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