Michael “Mickey” Swihart, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. Mickey was born on October 20,1945 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Noel Marvin and Lillian Louise (Beck) Swihart.
Growing up in Wichita, he attended Willard Elementary and Roosevelt Junior High, graduating from Wichita East High in 1965. After graduation, Mickey started his career with Boeing as a Machinist. Eventually retiring after 50 plus years in 2016 as a Lead Machinist.
While still in high school, Mickey met the love of his life, Patricia at the skating rink. They later married on May 21,1966, in Wichita.
Survivors include children, Troy Swihart and Tracy Swihart; brother, Maurice (Sandra) Swihart; sister-in-law, Karen (Swihart) Sherar; grandson, Michael Swihart; niece, Tammy (Jeff) Barnett; great nephew, Connor Barnett.
Mickey was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia; and a brother, Billy Swihart.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th Street North, Wichita. Graveside will follow in the Masonic Garden.
