Vernon E. Swindler

VERNON E. "GENE" SWINDLER, age 82, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at his residence. Born on January 11, 1926 in Xenia, Ohio, he was the son of the late Vernon K. & Muriel L. (Rayburn) Swindler. He had worked at Active Engineering & Tool Company in Dayton, Ohio. Vernon retired in 1988 after 30 years as a Tool Designer in the Dayton and Cincinnati area. He had a passion for harness racing that included training and driving. Member of the Preble County Horseman Association.

Survived by his wife of 61 years, Roberta A. "Bobbie" (Bruns) Swindler of West Alexandria, Ohio; daughter & son-in-law, Jacqueline & Darrell Wickerham of Huber Hieghts, Ohio; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Barbara Swindler of West Alexandria, Ohio; brother & sister-in-law, Jack & Lena Swindler of East Brunswick, Maine; sister, Patricia White of Laurel, Mississippi; grandchildren, Robert & Heidi Hartley, Angela & Dean Lilly, Chad-Michael Swindler, Danielle Elizabeth Swindler; great grandchildren, Brianna, Emma & Noah Hartley, D. J., Calvin & Madison Lilly; Aunt, Betty Houston of Lebanon, Ohio; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and good friends.

Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Sugar Grove Cemetery on State Route 503 North of West Alexandria, Ohio with Rev. Mark Damschroder officiating. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com