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Raymond Earl Swartz Sr, age 66, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at home.
He was born in Three Rivers on May 22, 1954, the son of George Valentine Swartz and Erma Emma Peggels.
Raymond was a CNC operator, working for 25 years at Peterson Springs.
Raymond was a farmer his entire life, he enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, bird watching and planting flowers.
Raymond is survived by his children Jane Price (Swartz)-Jeremy Price of Three Rivers; Raymond Swartz Jr.-Ricki Swartz of Three Rivers; Danielle Moon (Swartz)-Zachary Moon of Battle Creek; Travis Swartz-Shaina Swartz of Three Rivers; Ryan Swartz-Jenni Swartz of Marcellus; 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Raymond was preceded in death by his father George Swartz and stepfather Leo Swartz; Mother Erma Swartz; sisters Ruth Ann Swartz and Arlene Kern.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00pm Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Mater-Ralston Funeral Home, 52780 M-40 North, Marcellus. Funeral services at 2:00 pm will be held at the Mater-Ralston Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Marcellus Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to help cover expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com
