Roger R. Swisher, Sr.

Roger R. Swisher, Sr.

Roger R. Swisher, Sr., 77, of Elizabethtown passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at his home in Conewago Township following a lengthy illness.  He was born July 1, 1939 in Columbia County to the late Nelson S. and Helen M. (Kreischer) Swisher.  He was married to Elizabeth W. “Betsy” (Weaver) Swisher on December 29, 1962.

A Veteran of the Vietnam Era, Roger proudly served with the U.S. Army.

In addition to his devoted wife of nearly 54 years, he will be lovingly missed by a daughter, Vicky L. Wallace and husband Craig; a son, Randy R. Swisher and companion, Penny J. Miller, all of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren, Matthew, Taylor, Katie and Grace as well as Roger’s extended family and caring friends.  He was preceded in death by a son, Roger R. Swisher, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Conewago Church of the Brethren, 7035 Schoolhouse Road, Hershey, PA  17033 with Pastor Scott Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow in the Conewago Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA  17022, 717-367-1543.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Roger’s memory to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA  17011.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.MillerFuneralHome.com. 

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