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Richard Swagert

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[April 15, 2020]  MOUNT PULASKI - Richard Swagert, 75, of Mount Pulaski passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Service:  A private family graveside service will be held for Richard at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mount Pulaski, at a later date where full military rites will be accorded.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Mount Pulaski

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Richard Swagert, 75, of Mount Pulaski passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Richard was born on February 5, 1945 in Detroit, MI the son of Alfred and Mary (Grey) Swagert. He married Trudy Pherson Moore. She survives in Mount Pulaski.

Richard is also survived by his sons, Jason (Marna) Swagert of Apex, NC; Tony (Jamie) Moore of Bloomington, and Trevor Moore of Mount Pulaski; his grandchildren, Seairah, Savanah, Allison, (whom he shared a birthday with), Ryan, Adam, Emersyn, and Ethan.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gene.

 

Richard worked for The Schwan Food Company for 23 years as a route salesman and manager; he also worked for Snyder Snacks. Richard proudly served in the US Navy from 1963-1967. He was a member of the Mount Pulaski American Legion Post #447. Richard loved woodworking and fishing; he was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Above all else, he loved his family especially his grandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be held for Richard at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mount Pulaski, at a later date where full military rites will be accorded.

Memorial donations may be made in Richard’s name to The Parkinson’s Foundation.

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