Steven Roy Swartz

Steven Roy Swartz 69, died May 11, 2019. He was born March 31, 1950 in Beech Grove to Roy and Norma Williams Swartz (deceased). Steve is survived by his children Danielle (Rhett) Luecke, Carrie (Rick) Horton and Chase Swartz, father Roy (Dorine) Swartz, siblings Mary Ann (Jerry) Hubbs, Sandy (Gary) Clark, Pete (Ronda) Swartz, grandchildren Roy and Farrah, and nieces and nephews. A lifetime sportsman and sports fan, he was either playing, refereeing, or watching sports. Steve graduated from Cathedral High School in 1968 where he was a three-sport athlete. He went on to play football at Ball State University, and with the National Amateur Football League Beech Grove Redskins and Indianapolis Bears. After his playing days, Steve became a football official, refereeing IHSAA and NCAA games. Steve was on the Chain Crew for the Indianapolis Colts, running the sidelines for the team during every home game for over 30 years. He was also an avid golfer, and relished countless golf trips with his many friends. Steve was a distribution/warehouse manager throughout his career. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Steve always had a smile on his face; he was quick with a joke and entertained and amused his family and friends with his stories. Steve never met a stranger, and had a way of positively impacting anyone he encountered. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him, but not forgotten. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Jude Catholic Church on Thursday, May 23 at 1 pm with visitation starting at 10 am. Memorials in Steve’s name may be made to CYO. www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com