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Cecil Edwin Swartz

Birth	:	24 May 1913 Lushton, York County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 May 1996 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6267014, -97.5674973
Plot	:	Blk 13 Lot 9 Space 7/8
Description	:	Cecil Edwin Swartz was born to Harvey James and Bessie Mae (Mart) Swartz on May 24, 1913, at Lushton. He passed away May 2, 1996, at the Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 8 days. He was one of two children in the family. Cecil lived on a farm in Hayes Township in York County during his youth and graduated from the Lushton High School in 1930. He was married to Eleanor Leone Jenkins of McCool Junction, on May 25, 1933, and to them two children were... Read More	Cecil Edwin Swartz was born to Harvey James and Bessie Mae (Mart) Swartz on May 24, 1913, at Lushton. He passed away May 2, 1996, at the Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 8 days. He was one of two children in the family. Cecil lived on a farm in Hayes Township in York County during his youth and graduated from the Lushton High School in 1930. He was married to Eleanor Leone Jenkins of McCool Junction, on May 25, 1933, and to them two children were born. In 1936 they moved to a farm in West Blue Township in Fillmore County, where they lived and farmed for 60 years. Farming remained the love of his life, even up to a few weeks ago, when he bought seeds for this year's garden. He and Leone would have been married 63 years on Mary 25. As newlyweds, they endured and started the dirty 30's, building the rock foundation that their family could always count on being there. Cecil picked corn by hand furnishing his own team and wagon, only receiving a dollar a day and a warm meal at noon. In the early 40's he drove his tractor and harrow to help build the new Highway 81. He instilled good work ethics in his sons, Marvin and Kenneth, whether it was in their 4-H projects, working on the family farm or seeking a good education. As adults now, they benefit from those early years guidelines. May lives were touched by his 13 years of devotion in leading the Keep Em Growing 4-H Club, and he also served on the Fillmore County 4-H Council. Community service included eight years on the Fairmont School Board and trustee of the Fairmont Community Church, of which he was a member. Other interests in the field of agriculture were raising pure-bread Duro hogs and being a hybrid seed dealer for 43 years. He also took pride in being a winner in the Nebraska Wheat Show. He loved helping his sons and grandchildren with monetary support towards their educations, but the greatest gift given was his love and concern for their personal lives. In a world full of uncertainties, he and Leone were an inspiring "two-some" and they worked "side by side", whether it be concerning family matters most serious or deciding how many rows of green beans to plant in their annual bountiful garden. Cecil loved sharing rhubarb, cucumbers, squash and green beans, and each tomato plant was also tenderly taken care of. He and Leone never tired of gathering native grasses and could call each variety by their proper name. Animals were a big part of his life, from the horses with which he started farming to the many cows he and Leone milked to the chickens and ducks they raise, Purebred Duro hogs, the family dogs, including Fletcher, who will miss Grand's giving him his 4 p.m. hot dog and Oreo cookie. Antiques of all kinds interested Cecil, but most especially the old time machinery. He was so pleased when grandson, David fully restored his very first new tractor, a 1937 WC Allis Chalmers, which he purchased for $800. He treasured a picture taken with him standing by the tractor wearing his official Allis Chalmers orange tee shirt, given to him by son, Kenneth. He and Leone's trips to the beautiful Colorado mountains created treasured memories. In recent years, they enjoyed traveling the world from the comfort of their living room, through satellite TV. Music of all kinds brought joy to both. Saturday nights with the Statler Brothers, even found Cecil singing along, especially with the "Sweet Hour of Prayer", one of his favorite hymns. Cecil also spent many hours on the family genealogy and always liked forward to "Cousin Mart's" sharing and to his visiting with relatives at family reunions. He was an avid photographer and loved putting his many photos in albums and sharing them with others. He and Leone made their home a "haven" for friends and relatives to come to. Many extra plates have been placed on their big kitchen table, with Cecil lending a helping hand. Making his smile in recent years, were the addition of his great-grandchildren, Kelsey Kay and Tyler Dean, children of Phillip and JoDeen Swartz. Another eagerly anticipated event that he was looking forward to was the upcoming marriage of grandson, David to Debra Bright on May 18. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey J. and Bessie Mae; and daughter-in-law, Karen Sue Stafford Swartz. He is survived by his wife, Elanor Leone of Fairmont; sons, Marvin Dean and wife, Delores of Fairmont; Kenneth E. and wife, Kathleen of Omaha; brother, Orbra O. and wife, Claudia of Hastings; grandsons, David J. and fiancee' Debra Bright of Lushton, Phillip D. and wife, JoDeen of Exeter, Merle E. of Fairmont; Krik W. of Lenexa, Kan.; granddaughter, Kara Sue Swartz of Omaha; step-grandson, Thomas Matthew Jeide of Dallas, Texas, step-granddaughter, Kim Michelle Jiede of Omaha, and great-grandchildren, Kelsey Kay and Tyler Dean Swartz of Exeter. Funeral services were conducted from the Fairmont Community Church on Monday, May 6, with the Rev. Laura Bartels officiating. Nancy Jo Galusha accompanied Gregory L. Rehm, who sang "Sweet Hour of Prayer Medley" and "God Be with You Till We Meet Again." The congregational hymn was "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah". Casket bearers were Neil Priefert, Dwight Fassnacht, John Lowe, Glen Lefler, Gene Anderson and Howard Lefler. Honorary bearers were David, Phillip and Merle Swarts; Kirk Swartz, Kara Swartz, Kelsey Swartz, Tyler Swartz, Tom Jiede and Kim Jiede. Interment was in the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Nebraska Signal May 15th, 1996 page 16. ----------------------- Son of Harvey James and Bessie Mae (Mart) Swartz. Cause of death: Heart Complications. Lot owner: Cecil and Marvin Swartz.

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Where is Cecil Edwin Swartz's memorial?
Cecil Edwin Swartz's memorial is located at: Fairmont Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Cecil Edwin Swartz death?
Cecil Edwin Swartz death on 2 May 1996 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Cecil Edwin Swartz's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6267014
Longitude: -97.5674973

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey Swartz

(1877 - 1937)

Bessie M. Mart Swartz

(1888 - 1929)

Spouse

Eleanor Leone “Leone” Swartz

(1914 - 2001)

Siblings

Children

Marvin Dean “Marv” Swartz

(1935 - 2006)

Kenneth Edwin “Ken” Swartz

(1940 - 2011)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 40.6267014, -97.5674973

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17. Chelsea Cemetery
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