I will always remember my Uncle Richard as a true family man.  I remember as a little kid going over to my grandmother's house and hearing how my Uncle would be home soon, being too little to understand that he was serving our country.  As I became an adult, I often wondered how he managed to handle himself so well after returning home, at least from my point of view, and as far as I ever noticed in front of family.  Uncle Richard and Anne's wedding was the very first wedding I remember ever going to and it was special even at my young age at that time.  Spending time out at Richard and Anne's house in Brook Park was always exciting as a kid.  Many good times were had in Brook Park during the summer with my uncles playing games in the backyard with my siblings and Craig when my mother went back to work.  The time I was invited to go to SeaWorld in Aurora with Richard, Anne, and Craig is a very good memory of mine.  Richard always made our visits to Tucson special from the two times I went out there with our whole family, and several other visits including the time I went out with my sister when I was still in high school.  All we wanted to do as high school kids was to hang out at Richard and Anne's pool and my Grandmother had ideas about us doing all these chores for her, including cutting her grass when there might have been about five grass blades and a ton of stones and pebbles in the whole yard (ouch!).  Although I have not been out to Tucson since 1989, it was always special to visit at my Uncle Richard's house, especially the first few times to test out the theory of frying an egg on the concrete by the swimming pool in the Arizona heat.  Having your own family will change things, and I was excited to hear that Richard, Anne, and Craig would come to celebrate Nancy's and my wedding, especially since I have always considered him a great family man.  Uncle Richard will truly be missed.

My love to you and yours in this time of grief. Richard was an amazing man and made me feel like family from the moment I met him. He will be missed.

Richard was a good man and a stand-up  brother-in-law.   We shared  lots of history before he and Anne left Cleveland for Tucson.  He will be missed by all who knew him. God bless his family.

Semper Fi, Rich,

Time and distance never dulled the warmest regards I had for Richard. His warmth and kindness made me so proud to be his Godson. I remember when he returned from Vietnam. I remember his beautiful wedding to Anne and how spectacular she looked that day. I remember when my cousin Craig was born and how much fun we used to have as kids. Richard was so kind and loving and it was so much fun to be in his company. His laugh will remain in my heart fondly.

I am very sorry that Richard has passed on through this journey of life, the absence of his physical presence will in time be filled with memories of the good times we shared and will always stay with me.
Rest easy my brother, you will not be forgotten.

It was an honour and true pleasure to have met and known Richard.  Happy memories of a wonderful holiday and his unique sense of humour.
God saw the road was getting rough the hill too hard to climb,he gently closed your eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine" Rest easy Richard.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband and father, Richard. His memory will remain in my heart and mind. I am glad to have shared friendship over the years.  His love of family, animals and many hobbies stand out in my memory. He will be truly missed.  May God grant him eternal peace. God bless and comfort you during these difficult days.  I am here for you always.  Stay strong.

OBITUARY

Richard M. Swech

22 September, 1945 – 13 August, 2015

Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial

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