Randy Earl Swango, age 61, a Plymouth resident for the past 29 years, died suddenly at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus, on Thursday, January 17th after twelve years of failing health.
Randy, the son of Melvin E and Norma Jean (Bishop) Swango, was born March 19, 1951 in Rochester, Indiana. He attended Rochester schools.
He was the beloved husband of Cindy M. (Patrick) Swango, whom survives. They were married on February 14, 1987 in Plymouth, Indiana.
Randy worked for Hehr International in Plymouth for 10 years until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the National Rifles Association and was avid Notre Dame Football fan. He enjoyed collecting guns, knives, and hunting gear. He also enjoyed scratch off tickets. Randy had the biggest heart and loved his children and family very much.
Randy is survived by his sons: William A. Swango of North Carolina, Joseph Swango of North Carolina and Randy (Linda) Franz of Rochester; his brothers: Melvin (Frankie) Swango of Rochester, Dave (Debbie) Swango of Rochester and Steve (Chris) Swango of Virginia; eight grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; special nieces: Casie Jo Shanyfelt, Chasity Nicole Patrick, Toni Ann Patrick, and Melinda Swango; a great niece and great nephew, and his mother-in-law, Rosemary E. Patrick of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Timothy Swango.
Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2013, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services in the funeral home will immediately follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. led by Life Celebrant Roberta Norris.
Burial will follow in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606
Gene & Pat Conley says
Cindy and Family so sorry for your loss . alwayed like Randy ,we haven\’t seen him in along time again we are sorry !! The Gene Conley & Family
Sandra Vanes says
Sorry to hear about Randy\’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I know how your feeling, David has been gone for 7 years this coming Sept, and he died suddenly out of the blue.
Thinking of you.
Sandra Vanes
jason swango says
My uncle was a good man.
See you again in heavenJason Swango and family
Shari Miller Moricca says
Condolences to the Swango and Patrick families, his Wife Cindy, his children, and all his loved ones, (too many to mention), I am sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place. May God bless you.
Judy Rudd Hall says
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Randy. Cindy my heart goes out to you and your family. God be with you. I love you, cousin Judy.
Julie Wilburn says
My Prayers are with all the Family and friends of Randy. Know he is home with our Lord and we will meet him soon. No more pain. God Bless!
Dartanion T Sutton says
My Thoughts & Prayers go out to the entire Swango family in this time of mourning. May God comfort you all through this very difficult time. May God Bless everyone of you Always.
Jeremy & Kellie Swango says
Cindy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy was a great man who will be greatly missed by many. We love you!
Melody Pitts says
Oh Cindy I am so sorry for your loss! We Jay and I didn\’t find out till Sunday afternoon when our son Dustin told us! We was in shock may God be with u in the coming days and know that our prayer\’s are with you in the coming days! Thinking of you and your family and many prayer\’s. Melody and Jay Pitts
paul says
hello i am sorry we missed it randy worked for my dad. years ago dale whetstone who died july 2010. he was a great man to know and be a friend. we will miss him signed paul whetstone family. we don\’t get the plymouth paper.
Jackie Langley Smith says
Randy you will be missed. We are sorry to hear of your passing we have been friends and almost family for years. I missed seeing you after I moved to Anderson. I want to say I am very sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. May God bless you all.
Gene & Pat Conley says
Cindy and Family so sorry for your loss . alwayed like Randy ,we haven\’t seen him in along time again we are sorry !! The Gene Conley & Family
Sandra Vanes says
Sorry to hear about Randy\’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I know how your feeling, David has been gone for 7 years this coming Sept, and he died suddenly out of the blue.
Thinking of you.
Sandra Vanes
jason swango says
My uncle was a good man.
See you again in heavenJason Swango and family
Shari Miller Moricca says
Condolences to the Swango and Patrick families, his Wife Cindy, his children, and all his loved ones, (too many to mention), I am sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place. May God bless you.
Judy Rudd Hall says
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Randy. Cindy my heart goes out to you and your family. God be with you. I love you, cousin Judy.
Julie Wilburn says
My Prayers are with all the Family and friends of Randy. Know he is home with our Lord and we will meet him soon. No more pain. God Bless!
Dartanion T Sutton says
My Thoughts & Prayers go out to the entire Swango family in this time of mourning. May God comfort you all through this very difficult time. May God Bless everyone of you Always.
Jeremy & Kellie Swango says
Cindy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy was a great man who will be greatly missed by many. We love you!
Melody Pitts says
Oh Cindy I am so sorry for your loss! We Jay and I didn\’t find out till Sunday afternoon when our son Dustin told us! We was in shock may God be with u in the coming days and know that our prayer\’s are with you in the coming days! Thinking of you and your family and many prayer\’s. Melody and Jay Pitts
paul says
hello i am sorry we missed it randy worked for my dad. years ago dale whetstone who died july 2010. he was a great man to know and be a friend. we will miss him signed paul whetstone family. we don\’t get the plymouth paper.
Jackie Langley Smith says
Randy you will be missed. We are sorry to hear of your passing we have been friends and almost family for years. I missed seeing you after I moved to Anderson. I want to say I am very sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. May God bless you all.