Roland “Ron” M. Swonguer, 79, of Huntsville, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in rural DeGraff, Ohio on January 20, 1945, to the late Huber Hudson and Betty Jane (Bishop) Swonguer.
On May 15, 1976, in DeGraff, Ron married Leslie “Lee Ann” (Shively) Swonguer and she survives.
He is also survived by his daughters, Jana (Tim) McPherson and Kylene (Josh) Pick; grandchildren, Lane, Grant, and Crew McPherson, Owen, Isaac, and Wyland Pick; sisters, Martha (Bob) Benedict and Melinda (Chuck) Knapp; brothers, Maurice (Kathy) Swonguer and Michael (Vivian) Swonguer; sister-in-law, Margaret (Peg) Swonguer; brothers-in-law, Dan (Brenda) Shively, and Charlie (Rhonda) Shively; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Ron was also preceded in death by his brother, Marvin L. Swonguer; and brother-in-law, John Shively.
Ron attended Indian Lake High School, then graduated from Miami University with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1967. Following his college graduation, he served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.
Upon completion of his military service, Ron returned home and began his career at HBD Industries, where he retired in 2010. His favorite hobby was farming, which he enjoyed his entire life. Ron was also an avid hunter and fisherman. His greatest pride and joy was his family. He could often be found at sporting events and activities supporting his children and grandchildren.
Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, October 18, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be Thursday, October 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will take place in Huntsville Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Swonguer family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.
