He received his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Newark College of Engineering, Newark, NJ. He was a long time employee of Celanese Corporation in the technical fibers/filter products division. He retired from Celanese in 2001. During his last several years with the company he traveled extensively in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand as sales manager of the Asia-Pacific area.
He was an avid car enthusiast, with a special interest in Corvettes.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Frances Swander.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Martha, his beloved cat, Little Kitty Scooter; his son Tom (T.J.) Swander of Florida; daughter Tara Ferguson and husband Jim of Fort Mill, SC; grandson Hunter Ferguson of Fort Mill, SC; sister Margaret Trimmer and husband Bill of Ohio; sister Sue Jacobsen and husband Jake of Ohio; younger brother James; several nieces and nephews; and many good friends.
His family will greet friends on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 6-8 pm at the McEwen-Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road in Charlotte, NC. There will be no services.
Donations in Bob’s memory may be directed to the Friends of Feral Felines, P.O. Box 473385, Charlotte, NC 28247.
Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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