Charles "Chuck" H. Swisher Jr.

He was born to Charles H Swisher, Sr and Helen Bradley Swisher on September 25,1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He had two brothers, James and Robert Swisher and a sister Dorothy Hester.

Chuck married his high school sweetheart, Betty when she was just 19 years old. From the very start of their relationship, they knew they would be married one day. For Chuck and Betty’s first date, they went and saw a movie: "The Devil on my Shoulder" with Claude Rains. While they were engaged, they were playing ball in Lake Calhoun and Betty's engagement ring flew off her finger into the lake. Chuck dove over and over to try to find it that day to no avail. The next morning, the water was lower and he had found a comb on the beach. So he used the comb to look for the ring in the sand - and he found it! They went to Chicago for their honeymoon and for the first time Betty had champagne.

Chuck worked for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) for 45 years before retiring. Chuck was an Army veteran. He served in the Naval Reserve and the US Army.

In time they were blessed with two boys, Bob and Bill. Chuck was a loving and caring father and provided a warm and encouraging home.

Chuck was a devoted family man and a man of Christian faith. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He used to go on fishing trips with his dad when he was in high school. He was an accomplished high school swimmer and was also a cheerleader. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports, being outside and working in the yard. He was a boy scout as a child. Chuck was extremely generous and gave to many charities and organizations for years. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and was kind and friendly to all. He was very well liked and respected by so many. He was intelligent with a sharp mind and was a lifelong learner - embracing technology using a cell phone and tablet into his 90s. He really looked forward to and enjoyed his time-share weeks in Cancun every year.

He was preceded in death by parents, Charles H. Swisher Sr. and Helen Foster Swisher, His siblings, Robert and James Swisher and sister Dorothy Hester. He is survived by his wife, Betty, his sons Bill (Debbie) and Bob (Courtney); Grandkids: Crystal Alpers (Chris), April Bizen (Simon), Chuck, and Emmy Reinke (Colby), Great-grand kids: Mikayla, Michael, Pierre, and Aila.

A visitation for Chuck will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131, followed by a memorial service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.