Robert M Swanson, 19262012 (aged 85 years)

Robert Swanson
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Robert M /Swanson/
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Robert Swanson
19262012
Birth: July 26, 1926 Middle Bass Island, Ottawa, Ohio, USA
Death: May 15, 2012Stein Hospice, Providence Hospital, Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
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19352010
Birth: August 6, 1935 Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
Death: April 12, 2010Stein Hospice, Providence Hospital, Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
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19192011
Birth: about 1919 Mansfield, Richland, Ohio, USA
Death: March 9, 2011Luthern Memorial Home, Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
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Robert Swanson
19262012
Birth: July 26, 1926 Middle Bass Island, Ottawa, Ohio, USA
Death: May 15, 2012Stein Hospice, Providence Hospital, Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
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Obituary

Robert M. Swanson, 85, of Sandusky,was guided home by the angels late Tuesday evening, May 15, 2012 at Stein Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness. Robert was born on July 26, 1926 in Middle Bass Island, OH to the late Lawrence and Estelle (Ward) Swanson. Bob was a US Navy Veteran and served in World War II. Bob was employed as a Boat Captain for the former Neumann Boat Line for 50 years. He was a member of the Sandusky Amvets Post #17, and the Sandusky VFW Post #2529. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed fishing, and boating on Lake Erie. Bob was active as a Deacon in the First Faith Community Church, he was one of the original founding members of the Sandusky Maritime Museum, and was also a Mason. He was always there for any friend and family member in need, without questions. He will be missed and will always be in our hearts. Robert is survived by one daughter Annette K (Dr. Thomas) Renny of Temple Terrance, FL; one son, Robert P Swanson of Sandusky, OH; two grandchildren, Abby Swanson, Hallie Swanson; one sister in law Nancy Swanson who stayed by his side through his illness until the end; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by wife, Carol Swanson in 1999; two brothers, Lawrence Swanson, Norman Swanson; two sisters, Senora Swanson, and Jane Mielink.
Friends may call on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery, Castalia, Ohio. Those wishing to contribute to Robert's memory may do so to the Sandusky Maritime Museum, 125 Meigs Street, Sandusky, OH 44870; Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH, or First Faith Community Church, 225 E. Jefferson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 .

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