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Melvin Swihart

April 18, 2015
Sturgis, MI

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Melvin Swihart, age 87, of Sturgis, MI passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born February 18, 1928 in Howe, Indiana son of the late Floyd and Marie (Hart) Swihart. Melvin resided in the Sturgis and Fulton most of his life. His early life was lived in the Brighton, Indiana area and he was a graduate of Brighton High School with the class od 1946. On August 22, 1947 he married Dorothy Lower she preceded him in death. He married Doris L. (Royer) Schragg June 25, 1966 in Angola, Indiana. She died August 18, 1996. Melvin retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 35 years of dedicated employment as a machine operator. He was also involved in and enjoyed farming. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Melvin had a passion for farming, enjoyed bowling and loved time with his grandchildren. He is survived by one daughter: Sheri Swihart of Connecticut; two sons: Jerry (Delinda) Swihart of Albion, Indiana and Michael "Mick" (Jan) Swihart of Fulton; two step-sons: Michael (Alice) Schragg of Three Rivers and Danny (Raejean) Schrag Burr Oak and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; two brothers: Phillip Swihart and Carl Swihart and one sister: Gwendolyn Fanning. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331. In accordance with his wishes cremation will follow the visitation. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Swihart's memory consider Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Hackman Family Funeral Homes Sturgis, Michigan Funeral Home.