Birth date: Dec 17, 1928 Death date: Mar 24, 2014
Herbert J. Swender, 85, died March 24, 2014, at Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute, Kansas surrounded by family. Herb lived the life he wanted, a life filled with joy and laughter, friends and family, and a rewarding career in a Read Obituary
Never said it enough--I love you dad and miss you. Thank you for being a great father, husband, and person. I shall always cherish the many wonderful times that you made possible for the family and me; family was and is everything. I only regret that the generations following will not know about the greatest generation ever--your generation-- who paved our future with pride, dedication, sacrifice, honor, and love.
Your son, Herb
My father, Vernon E. Anderson, graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1947. He knew Mr. Swender and either went to boot camp with him or was in training at Fort Riley during the same period. He said they used to ride home together to Bourbon County. He passed away on March 15th. My father was in the Korean War as well. I am very sorry for your loss and thank you Mr. Swender for your service to our nation.
Lewis Anderson
Redfield, Kansas
We r so sorry about Herb Papa. What a wonderful man. What a wonderful loving caring family. Thoughts and prayers. What an outstanding Papa. :) always a chuckle with a :)
Uncle Tom and Debra. Allie sorry to hear about your dad he will be so miss only time can heal us with the memories we now have.Becky Alonzo and family
We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Swender. He was an outstanding educator, coach, and man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lesta and the entire Swender Family.
Steve and Rene' Katsinas, Tuscaloosa, AL
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Swender. It touches my heart that my dad, Bill Stanley, was mentioned in the obituary. They were quite a pair! The "Spire alarm" is still in commission and the memories will live on. My heart and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Karin and Walt Wulf
Mr Swender was a fond memory of my years at St Pats. I also got to know his family as I babysat for them after my senior year.
In everyone's life there's certain people that stand out and are remembered for their influence and direction they gave us early in life. For me Coach Swender was one of those people. Whether it was in the classroom or on the basketball court, both discipline and respect for others were taught and learned along with a certain wit that made it stick for all these years. My sympathies are with the family of my teacher, coach, and lifelong friend. Dick Kelly
