David T. Swauger

May 22, 1941 - January 18, 2021

David T. Swauger, age 79, of Flat Rock, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Henry Ford MaComb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Born on May 22, 1941 in Flat Rock, Michigan, he was the son of Samuel Swauger and Dora (Mathias) Boyer. On June 22, 1963 he married Ruth Compeau in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton, MI. David served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. David was self-employed, his company repaired Medical Equipment and he retired in 2013. He was very creative and inventive, enjoyed tinkering with metal and invented a fishing pole for magnet fishing. Halloween was his day, he created amazing displays for the yard and the whole family got involved. He loved to go fishing and wore walgreens red clown noses. He put a smile on many faces, was beloved by all and adored by his family. David was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jerry Elliott. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Swauger; daughters, Tracie Swauger and Wendy (Mike Smith) Crowley; son, David Swauger, grandchildren, Adam (Shannon) Swauger, Whit (Taylor) Hatton and Jessica (Zachary Szobonya) Crowley; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Grant, Drew, Jackson and Kaden; brothers, James (Lisa) Swauger and John (Sigrid) Moore; sister, Maria (Lou) Sperry. Friends may visit in the Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The eulogy speech for the service will begin at 4:00 pm. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the family.