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Roy L. Schwamberger

Date of Death: December 31, 2009

Roy L. Schwamberger, 95, of West Lafayette, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 29, 1914, in Warren County, and was the son of the late Charles and Bertha Bower Schwamberger. He graduated from Otterbein High School in 1932.
On July 20, 1940, he married Ruth M. Scott. She died Oct. 20, 1975. He married Sylvia Ellsworth on July 16, 1977. She died July 5, 2006.
Mr. Schwamberger farmed with his father and raised purebred Percheron draft horses. In 1937, one of his horses, Kinlett, won its class at the Indiana State Fair and the overall reserve grand champion in its class. In 1940, when he began farming on his own and retired in 1979 from his farm in Benton County.
He was a member of Linwood Church of Christ and enjoyed traveling and watching football and basketball games.
Surviving are a son, Charles F. Schwamberger (wife: Judy) of West Lafayette; and three sisters, Laura Parlon of Powell, Tenn., Virginia Davis (husband: Chet) of Lafayette and Juanita Rogers (husband: John) of Greenwood.
Also surviving are 2 granddaughters Carin McAtee (husband: Dave) of Mason, Ohio, and Christina Popp (husband: Jason) of West Lafayette; a stepgranddaughter, Kim Beam (husband: Chris) of Westfield; 3 great-grandchildren; and 4 stepgreat-grandchildren. Roy was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Murray in 1993.
Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the 11 a.m. service Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway, West Lafayette, IN 47906, Pastor Guy Brown will officiate. Interment Pond Grove Cemetery in Otterbein. Those wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society.

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Roy L. Schwamberger, 95, of West Lafayette, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at his residence. He was born Aug. 29, 1914, in Warren County, and was the son of the late Charles and Bertha Bower Schwamberger. He graduated from Otterbein High School in 1932. On July 20, 1940, he married Ruth M. Scott. She diedContinue Reading

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Joyce Evans Worley left a message on January 4, 2010:
Charles and Judy, I send my condolences to your father. I have known Roy since I was a child. I am from Oxford, and my dad, Francis Evans was a friend of Roy&s. My daughter, Elaine Kelllerhals, works at Cracker Barell and thought alot of Roy. I think Roy lived a good life. I used to go to church with him and your Mother. He lived a good long life, and I am sure he will be greatly missed. Joyce and Tom Worley Oxford, Indiana.
Jack Fisher left a message on January 4, 2010:
Charles, just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family as you grieve the loss of your father. My mother is still living and is 95 also. I hope you and your family have good memories that will remain with you that concern your dad. Sometimes we just need to have those things we can laugh about together as a family. Sincerely, Jack Fisher
Janet Hubbard left a message on January 3, 2010:
Chuck, Judy and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad (Grandpa). If it wasn&t so terribly cold right now I would have brought Mom up as she wanted to be there as I&m sure you know. Just hate to make that trip with such cold temps just in case there would be any problems on the road. Be sure her thoughts and prayers and mine are with all of you and the rest of the family as you gather. Love, Janet
Jack Anderson left a message on January 3, 2010:
I will never forget growing up next door to ROY&S farm with Charlie.Roy was a kind and gentle man.I have many great memories of Ruth,Roy and Charles

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