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Ralph Swartz Obituary
Sep 26, 1933 - Feb 3, 2023
Bellevue
Ralph E. Swartz, 89, of Bellevue passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at The Willows at Bellevue.
He was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Fremont, the son of Kenwood and Geraldine (Farnsworth) Swartz. He married Joan Swartz in 1978 and she survives.
He was a 1951 graduate of York High School and spent most of his years in Bellevue and Naples, Florida. He was a businessman in both cities with a career in Insurance and Real Estate. In Bellevue, he was the former owner and President of Ralph E. Swartz, Real Estate and Hasselbach & Paul Insurance Agency. In Naples, he and his wife owned Silver Sands Motel and Ralph E. Swartz Real Estate Agency, and in 1990, he purchased Silver Sands Resort in Sebring, Florida, before retiring in 1995.
Being active in community affairs, he was President of Huron County Board of Realtors in 1977, local board "Realtor of The Year" in 1977, member of Erie County Life Insurance Underwriters, Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce Member/Director, Bellevue Rotary Club Member/Director, Bellevue Elks Club 50 Year Member, Bellevue Club Amer-Ital, Bellevue Masonic Lodge #273 â€" 50 year member, The Valley of Toledo Scottish Rite, Fremont Country Club, Catawba Island Club, Naples Area Board of Realtors, Naples Chamber of Commerce, and The Pelican Bay Country Club of Naples. He served as Deacon of Community Congregation U.C.C. of Naples, Florida, and was a current member of First United Methodist Church, Bellevue.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; two sons, Michael (Sharon) Swartz of Sebastian, Florida, and Mark (Jayne) Swartz of Clyde; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five stepchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and 19 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Ralph's funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, 901 Northwest Street, Bellevue. Burial will follow at York Chapel Cemetery. Following his committal service, a luncheon will be at First United Methodist Church and all are invited.
Foos & Foos Funeral Service is in care of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church or the donor's favorite charity.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.foosfuneral.com.
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Lonnie McKenzie
February 14, 2023
What a good man we have lost. I bought my first home through Ralph's Century 21 office in Bellevue. Then later when He and Joan moved to Naples , we rekindled our friendship. God rest his soul. Joan wishing you comfort now in you time of grief and the days beyond.
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