Norman Ward Swisher-Coello, IL

Norman Ward Swisher, 91, of Coello, passed away on Monday February 14, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

He was born on October 27, 1930 to Ira and Florence Swisher.

He was preceded in death by his wife Roberta (Waller) Swisher, his parents, one son Greg Swisher and one brother and sister-in-law Harold Dean and Marie Swisher.

He is survived by his nephew Bob (Melody) Swisher; niece Bonnie Hanks; nephew Gary Swisher; grandchildren Eric, Tara, Jerrid and Mary Kaye; several great nieces and nephews; cousin Norma Gulley and one special friend Phyllis Grubbs and her children Patrick, Susan and Jane.

He was a Mason and was a member of the First Christian Church of Christopher and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the Electronics Field all of his working career. He also enjoyed Ham Radios and loved to fish.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday February 19, 2022 at 2:30 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Mulkeytown with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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