Feb. 29, 1932 – Aug. 13, 2024
Roy Swartz, 92, Rochester, passed away at noon Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his residence.
Roy was born on Feb. 29, 1932, in Rochester, the son of Friendy and Vera M. (Moore) Swartz. On Sept. 1, 1951, in South Bend, he married Mary Marie Baumgartner. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2017.
Roy and his family moved to northern Indiana in 1956 where he worked at Stewart Coach Industries in Bristol. He later started his own businesses including Job Site Mobile Offices. In the early 70s he returned to Rochester with Job Site. After selling Job Site he was self-employed in construction.
A life-long music lover, Roy played in several municipal bands on the clarinet and saxophone. He and his wife loved square and barn dancing. In Elkhart, he had converted his hay barn to a barn dance center.
Survivors include his daughter, Sandra E. Van Tilburg, Middlebury; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Voris Swartz and Nick Swartz; and sister, Elizabeth Nelson.
Private interment will take place at Athens Cemetery, Athens, with a memorial service to be announced later. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center or to Catsnip, Etc., P.O. Box 1061, Goshen, Indiana, 46527. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
