Fred Swickard

Fred Swickard, age 96, of Columbus, died February 20, 2008 at Franklin Woods Health Care Center. Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ohio Tool Collectors, EAIA, Mid-West Tool, Marion Square and Hamilton Township Golden Agers. Retired from Capital University in 1983, after 45 years of service. Fred was known on campus for always wearing his red cap. He was a spunky and fun person who loved to be challenged with mind puzzles. Showing off his precious tool collection was dear to him. Preceded in death by wife, Edith; parents, Earle and Hazel; son-in-law, Jack Gee; sisters, Mary Forshey, Clarine Dunnigan and MaryEtta Gossard; Survived by children, Donald E. (Sharon) Swickard of Oregon, Joyce Gee of Grove City, Phyllis (Richard) Casto of Columbus and Suzanne (Bill) McGraw of Galloway; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen (Milton) Mapou; brothers, Jackson (Marge) Taylor and Arthur "Bud" Swickard; brother-in-law, Kenny Gossard; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., Pastor Gary L. Pieper officiating. Interment Walnut Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43214.