Duane R. Swisher

Age: 55 MarriedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of death: Saturday, July 20, 2013Place of death: in Crawfordsville, Indiana Mr. Duane Ray Swisher was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on May 28, 1958, the son of Donald Lee and Delores Faye (Baldwin) Swisher. Reared and educated in Montgomery County, Indiana, Duane graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1976. He attended Ball State University where he was on the swim team and received his bachelor’s degree. He then went on to DePauw University where he received his master’s degree in education.He was first married to Sally J. (Todd) Swisher in 1981 and they divorced. On March 24, 2007, he was married to Martha Ann (Taylor) Swisher at Dover Christian Church in Dover, Indiana. Mrs. Swisher survives.Duane was a teacher at Western Boone High School for 24 years. While at WEBO he acted as the health/physical education teacher, swim coach and aquatics director. He retired in 2013. Prior to that, he taught at South Vermillion High School for seven years. Duane enjoyed teaching in and out of the classroom whenever and wherever a moment presented itself.Dedicated to his family, Duane loved spending time with his wife and children. In his little spare time, he enjoyed working with his hands, whether it be building a canoe or a house. His hobbies included being outside, hiking, climbing and sailing. Among his greatest achievements were 1980 Olympic Team Member, World Triathlon Team Member, and an epic father!He attended Dover Christian Church in Dover, Indiana. Funeral Services will be held at the Dover Christian Church, Junction of 75 and 32 West, in Dover, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Imes, officiating.Visitation is planned from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the church in Dover.Interment will follow services at Pisgah Cemetery in Montgomery County, Indiana.Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana is handling the arrangements.Survivors:Wife: Mrs. Martha A. Swisher – Lebanon, IndianaParents: Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. and Delores F. Swisher – Crawfordsville, IndianaThree Children: Ty Andrew Swisher and wife, Amber R. – Evansville, Indiana Heather N. Richardson and fiancé, Ryan D. Heck – Indianapolis Sean E. Richardson – Lebanon, Indiana Sister: Mrs. Deanna Stonebrook and husband, Nick – Okemos, Michigan Mother-in-law: Mrs. Mary Frances Taylor – Lebanon, IndianaSeveral Nieces and NephewsDeceased: Duane was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leo J. Taylor. Memorials may be made in his honor to: Western Boone Education Foundation C/O Western Boone County Community School1205 North State Road 75 Thorntown, Indiana 46071

Duane R. Swisher

July 21, 2013