P. George Swartzendruber

P. George Swartzendruber, 88 of Pigeon, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care.
He was born in Bay Port on March 15, 1925 to Daniel and Mary (Maust) Swartzendruber, and graduated from the Snell School. On November 22, 1946 he was united in marriage to Jewel Dutcher at the Pigeon River Mennonite Church. They had been married 59 years when she passed away on July 11, 2006.
For most of his lifetime, George was a farmer. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, and was Huron County president from 1978-1979. He was also a member of the original board of the Michigan Pork Producers when it was established, and served as its president. George was an avid reader and gardener. He was a faithful member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church.
George is survived by his children, Judy (Larry) Stutzman of Flushing, Ralph (Debra) Swartzendruber of Bay Port, and Paul (Lori) Swartzendruber of Pigeon; grandchildren: Amy, Jason (Marnie), Kelly (Robert), Linsey (Russell), Jessica, Angela (Justin), Jill (Jon), and Kyle; great-grandsons, Dylan and Caleb; sisters-in-law, Goldie Swartzendruber, Helen Swartzendruber, and Zola Roeber; brother-in-law, Ronald (Rhea) Dutcher; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anita Gehringer, and siblings Ray Swartzendruber, Lloyd Swartzendruber, and Iva Gascho.
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Pigeon River Mennonite Church, with Rev. Alvin Yoder, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Pigeon River Mennonite Church or Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care.

VISITATION AT PIGEON RIVER MENNONITE CHURCH:
Monday, March 3 2-8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4 10 a.m. until the service time