Herman ?Fritz? Swiger Age 84

Resident of Perry, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Lake East Hospital in Painesville, Ohio

Born September 12, 1923 in West Union, West Virginia to the late Ada (Swiger) & Herman Swiger.

Married Mary Louise Botens on December 2, 1963 in Folkston, Georgia.

He worked in the Lab at Diamond Shamrock for 35 years and TRW for 5 years..

He was a 1941 Graduate of Harvey High School. Served in the U.S.

Navy as a PT Boater in the Pacific. Avid sports fan and was affiliated with Tri-County Bible Church. He most of all loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by Wife: Mary Louise Swiger of Perry

1 Daughter Betsy (John) Fleming of Perry

1 Son Scott (Amy) Swiger of Concord

4 Grandchildren Patrick, Tyler, Miranda, & Katie

Several nieces and nephews

Beloved pet Woody

He was preceded in death by his parents

2 Sisters Thelma Zimka & Wilma Bixler

Friends will be receive 10-11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Bible Baptist Church, 5819 West Chapel Road, Madison, Ohio. Memorial Service will follow immediately afterwards at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Chris Anderson, of Tri-County Bible Church, will be officiating.

Final resting place will at Perry Cemetery, Perry.

Contributions may be made to the family.

Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.