Eugene L. Swisher, Jr., 77, of Myerstown, PA, died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. He was the husband of Eileen F. (Shirk) Swisher. They celebrated 27 years of marriage on Oct. 15, 2021.
Born in Lebanon, PA on April 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Eugene L. Swisher, Sr. and Dorothy (Hauck) Swisher.
Mr. Swisher served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from ALCOA as a mill operator after 28 years. Eugene was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Kleinfeltersville. He was an avid golfer, who enjoyed helping everyone. He loved to play cards and games.
In addition to his wife, Eugene is survived by his daughters, Gena, wife of Scott Paul, and Crystal Conklin; son, Dion Swisher, fiance of Barbara; step-daughters, Michele Tornetta and Laura, wife of Bruce Walmer; five grandchildren; sister, Carolyn, wife of Steve Tushup; stepsister, Irene, wife of Les Ermold; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.