Richard E. Swisher Sr. 1938-2020

Richard was born May 6, 1938, in Zanesville, the son of Clarence and Opal Abbott Swisher.

He was a graduate of Northwest High School and worked on the assembly line at General Motors Lordstown until his retirement in 1997.

Richard had many hobbies, but most of all he loved to sing.

He leaves his wife of 62 years, the former Helen Maxine Kuhns, whom he married April 26, 1958. Richard also leaves two children, Rhonda (Keith) Wilson of Akron and Richard Swisher Jr. of Grafton; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Keith Jr., Craig and Ryan; 10 great-grandchildren, Erica, Austin, Dillon, Madyson, Owen, Evan, Brianna, Hannah, Caleb and William; as well as two sisters, Genieva Berens of Newark and Dawn Hale of Massillon.

Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by one sister, JoAnne Powell.

Family services are private. A public memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate Richard’s life.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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