Swampy Swan

Swampy’s life began on May 18, 1942 in Joliet, IL, the son of Richard and Marose (Welz) Swan. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the time of the Vietnam War. Swampy was employed by Commonwealth Edison for many years. He was extremely patriotic and loved the American Flag and all it stands for. He enjoyed playing pool and riding his motorcycle. Swampy belonged to the V-Twin motorcycle club in Joliet. His family includes his children Tom Swan of Streeter, IL, Barry Swan of Elkhart, and Bonnie (Bobby McCartney) Swan of Dowagiac, grandchildren Danyell and Tonya Roberts, Elissa Roberts, Grace McCartney, Ricky Swan, Christine Swan and Tom Swan, and a sister Kathy “Pinky” Zola of Joliet. Swampy passed away on Friday August 3, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son Ricky Swan and a daughter Tonya Swan, one brother David Swan and his companion Kathy Andre. His family will gather with friends on Saturday at 2 p.m. for a celebration of his life at Yazel & Clark Chapel in Dowagiac. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Swampy at www.yazel-clark.com.