David L. Swartz
Born: Sat., Nov. 18, 1950
Died: Wed., Dec. 30, 2020
Graveside Service
2:00 PM Tue., Jan. 05, 2021
Location: Blue River Cemetery
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David L. Swartz, age 70, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 near Detroit, IL. He was born on November 18, 1950 in Pittsfield, IL to John and Eileen Gresham Swartz. He married Sandra Kells on September 17, 1969 in Florence, IL, living in Germany from 1971-1972 where he was stationed while in the service, and she preceded him in death on June 11, 2014.
David graduated from East Pike in 1968 and went on to join the United States Army in 1970. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, he returned back home to continue farming on his family farm with his brothers. He loved his cows and was a very hard worker. Over the years, he also drove a garbage truck for a short time for WW Sanitation and shoveled snow with his son, John taking care of many driveways and business parking lots in Pike County. David enjoyed going to sales, flea markets, auctions, and farm shows. He also liked trips to Branson, MO with family. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughters riding in the tractor, fishing, or riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers. David always gave his two cents and had many opinions, and was an honest and respectful man.
He is survived by his son, John (Melisha Hoover) Swartz of Pittsfield, IL; two granddaughters, Delaynee Swartz and Gretchen Swartz, both of Beardstown, IL; fiancé, Claire Moos; two brothers, Jim (Brenda) Swartz and Rex (Janice) Swartz, both of Pittsfield, IL; nieces and nephews, Katie (Jim) Shields of Indianapolis, IN, Abby (Joe) Landolt of Pittsifeld, IL, Beth (Ryan) Obernuefemann of Pawnee, IL, Jeanette (Matt) Porter of White Heath, IL, and Greg Swartz of Pittsfield, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eileen Swartz; wife of 45 years, Sandra Swartz in 2014; and son, David Matthew Swartz in 1989.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Blue River Cemetery near Detroit, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blue River Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Charitable donations may be made in David's memory to the following organization:
Blue River Cemetery
Detroit, IL
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Dennis & Debbie (Cawthon)Galbreath
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Posted Thu December 31, 2020
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So sorry for your loss. Sure was a shock no more suffering for David. He was a good man. We had some wonderful times with the two families getting together for a meal or whatever we might have done. We will live with the memories. We are here for you Johnny!!! God bless Debbie & Dennis
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Kurt & Ronda Geldean
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Posted Thu December 31, 2020
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Praying for you and your family....
Thinking of you.
Blessings sent your way
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Bob Weaver
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Posted Thu December 31, 2020
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Please accept my sympathies for your loss. Although I never him, I feel a kinship with Rex and Janice as they live on the farm I grew up on. My prayers are with you at this time.
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Vicki and Darrell Doebelin
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Posted Fri January 01, 2021
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort to family and friends.
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Isabel Hansen
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Posted Fri January 01, 2021
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May your memories of David help sustain you as you mourn his loss.
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Gene & nancy schlieper
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Posted Fri January 01, 2021
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So sorry to hear of my best friend passing. He will be missed . He was quite a guy. Praying for all of the family at this time of their loss.
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Linda Myers
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Posted Fri January 01, 2021
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I'm so sorry for your loss John prayers to help you through
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ANDREW HOLTSCHLAG
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Posted Sat January 02, 2021
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Our sympathy. Leta and Andrew Holtschlag,Grace United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, Il. friends.76
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Barbara S Goertz
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Posted Sat January 02, 2021
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Sorry to here of David passing, did not know him well, but in passing , so sorry for family
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Dorothy and Roger Yaeger
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Posted Sun January 03, 2021
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Jim and Brenda and family,
So sorry to read of David's passing. You have our deepest sympathyl
Dorothy & Roger Yaeger
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David and Jean Hoover
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Posted Sun January 03, 2021
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We send our sincere sympathy to all of David’s family. We always enjoyed running into David and visiting with him, David was fun to talk to. We once had an interesting conversation about a distant relative connected to both David and to Jean. We decided that as the saying goes “it is a small world sometimes.” Prayers for comfort due to the loss of your father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
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Roger and Evelyn Beard
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Posted Mon January 04, 2021
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We will miss our neighbor and friend. We enjoyed talking of cattle and hay. Condolences to all his family.
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Brad Gleckler
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Posted Mon January 04, 2021
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Dear Swartz Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. David will be greatly missed and he was a great help to me when I lost my dad. Sincerely, Brad Gleckler
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Alison Rubin de Celis
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Posted Mon January 04, 2021
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We were so shocked and sorry to hear of David's passing. We really enjoyed our talks with him at church at Grace UMC and in the men's group there, and were looking forward to seeing him again. He will be missed by many. Please accept our deepest condolences.
David & Alison Rubin de Celis
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Bob and Kathleen Dunn
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Posted Wed January 06, 2021
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We are so sorry to learn of your loss of David. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
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Tim and Nancy Halpin
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Posted Fri January 08, 2021
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Thinking of you and expressing our sympathy for your loss
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Gerald and Sally Bennett
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Posted Tue January 19, 2021
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John, we are so sorry about the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you. Please seek your comfort in the Lord.
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