Charles E. Swager Jr.

Charles E. :Chuck: Swager Jr., 93, of Fremont, Indiana,  passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana.

Chuck was born November 7, 1931, in Angola, Indiana to Charles Swager Sr. and Maude (Deller) Swager.

Chuck was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He was proud to serve his country.

Chuck was a dairy farmer for many years in the Fremont area. He owned his own building construction business, operated heavy equipment and worked for both the toll road and the Indiana State Highway.

Dad was a loving husband, father grandfather, and great grandfather with a quick wit and a ready smile.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving are his son Ricky (Nancy) Swager of Fremont and his daughter Susan Fox of Wolcottville, Indiana; four grandchildren Laura (Paul) Haan, Lisa (Ken) Martin, Carla (Erik) Schaeffer and Lindsay (Joe) Yanke and 10 great-grandchildren Taylor and Brianna Dove, Hunter and Beau Yanke, Ella, Ava and Elliot Haan, Patrick and Gage Schaeffer and Emerson Martin.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Edith “Edi” Swager, his parents, a grandson, Trenton Dove, two sisters, Marie Davis and Charlene Hablitzel and two brothers William and Terry Swager.

Honoring Chuck’s final wishes, there will be no services.