Kent Allen Swigart, 71, of Wooster died doing what he loved, golfing and gambling in Gulfport, MS on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
He was born on September 28, 1952 in Virginia to Kenneth and Jeanette Gartner Swigart. He graduated from Mansfield Madison High School in 1971.
Kent was in insurance and founded the Swigart-Braunscheidel Insurance Agency in 1994 after working for Prudential Life Insurance Company for many years. He semi-retired in 2010. Kent loved bowling and golfing and in his semi-retirement, he worked part time at both Wayne Lanes and The Pines. He also loved spending time with his friends and family and most especially attending his grandchildren’s events. Kent served his country in the National Guard. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Elks Lodge #1346, American Legion Post #68 and the Knights of Columbus Council #789.
He is survived by his children Nicholas (Jennifer) Swigart, Vicki (Eric) Braunscheidel and Penny Malone all of Wooster; grandchildren Amber, Abigail and Audrey Swigart, Alyssa and Ashley Braunscheidel, Joshua and Kendra Miller, Cortney (Justin) Wilson and Stetson Miller; several great grandchildren; brother Kurt (Kim) Swigart of McCormick , SC and several nephews.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents and his fur baby Annie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Father Stephen Moran as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Contributions may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church, P. O. Box 109, Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
He was the love of my life,my soulmate .I will eternally love him. Until we are together again,sit on the edge of the moon love.
We have all lost a great man, one of the best. He will forever be in my heart. But what we have lost Heaven has received a wonderful soul. I pray for peace and comfort for my sister, Venice and Kent’s children grandchildren and other family members and friends that are all hurting.
Dear Vicki and Family,
So, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear loved one. Praying for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Love, Kim
Sending my sincere condolence to Ken‘s family. I would see Ken in church every Sunday at 8 o’clock mass. Ken always had a smile RIP Ken
John and I are so very sorry to learn of Kent’s passing. We enjoyed talking and laughing with me. We are praying for you and your family..
So very sorry we will not be able to attend visitation nor services, I will be in Cleveland Clinic having surgery on Tuesday. We will cover all of you in our prayers. Kent had a sweet smile always.
We will miss you – but never forget you 💙 Love you
I remember Kent well from the euchre parties he would host. Quit witted fella who was a pleasure to be around. Always the life of the party. My condolences to the family.
Kent was one of the relatives I enjoyed seeing at reunions. He will be missed that’s for sure.
Always in my heart .. the man who could always make you smile, I will miss the toasts.. the laughs… the talks where we solved the worlds problems .. I will miss you “Batman”
Batman,Kaunna,Special,Friend.You were always there for your family and friends,Thank You Kent. We loved ya! Yes You were Special,even when your Mom had you tested! Fly high Kent,you will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen Mr. Swigart in years, but he was always so kind to me and always had a smile to share. Thinking of you all.
He was a second father to me after my dad isolated me and my family. A great golf and bowling partner. Will never be the same or another like him. He will even make God laugh. God speed Kent
Love ya man
My deepest sympathy to all of Kent’s family and many friends…. I first met him in junior high school at Madison. Who knew we would both make Wooster our home many years ago?!…I last saw him at our 50th high school reunion and got a very nice photo of him with that classic smile and funny remarks. Always the joker. He was one of a kind for sure! R.I.P. Kent!
So sorry for your loss. He helped in raising the best first grade teacher, Mrs. B, that a girl could ever ask for! You’re in my thoughts
We’re so sorry for your loss! We enjoyed knowing him.
Totally shocked.Just saw this tonight. Bless his kids and family. Really good man gone to soon.🙏
Nick & Vicki, My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. It was a real pleasure working with Kent for the past 19 years, he was always a bright spot in my day. Rest in peace my friend! I will miss you! ❤️
So sorry to hear Kent passed away . I hope as you share memories with friends and family, it helps give you comfort .
I was very saddened to hear the news about Kent. He was a good guy! I, too, last saw him at our 50th Madison Reunion, and now wish I would have had more time to joke around with him. I remember playing street football with him when we were junior high school age. It’d be great to just have one more chance to tackle his hind end again. Be good up there Kent, and we’ll all see you around again eventually.
So sorry for the whole family’s loss. I have many fond memories of Kent. He was a great guy. I have one song in particular that when I hear it always makes me think of him all these years later. He replaced words with other silly words and we cracked up laughing. I know many will miss him. My condolences. Kay
I am so sorry to hear of Kent’s passing. My condolences to the family, especially Kurt since we belong to a long-ago era, high school. Kent was an important part of my early life. I am so sorry for your loss.