In Memory Of
Ronald L. Sweany
1930
2016
Ronald L. Sweany
September 28, 1930 — September 29, 2016
Ronald L. Sweany, 86, died Thursday, September 29, 2016.
He was born September 28, 1930, in Green, Kansas, the son of Walter and Myrtle (Rickson) Sweany. He graduated from Green Rural High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War.
He retired from Goodyear after 37 years of service. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #8746, American Legion Post #1, Goodyear Leisure Club and Moose Lodge #555.
Ronald married Erma Alexander on December 16, 1950 in Salina, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include their children: Scott (Tomi) Sweany, Perry, KS and Sheryl (Jim) Sweeney, Chandler, AZ; four grandchildren: Ryan (Bobbie) Sweany, Jamie (Dave) Stormer, Erin and Dublin Sweeney; seven great-grandchildren: Austin, R.J. and Kristal Sweany, Logan, Colton and Kailey Jo Stormer and Callan Weathers and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a sister and brother and his parents.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Private graveside services with military honors will be held at Fancy Creek Cemetery. Anderes-Pfiefley Funeral Home, Riley, Kansas will assist with graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fancy Creek Cemetery c/o the funeral home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 28, 1930, in Green, Kansas, the son of Walter and Myrtle (Rickson) Sweany. He graduated from Green Rural High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War.
He retired from Goodyear after 37 years of service. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #8746, American Legion Post #1, Goodyear Leisure Club and Moose Lodge #555.
Ronald married Erma Alexander on December 16, 1950 in Salina, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include their children: Scott (Tomi) Sweany, Perry, KS and Sheryl (Jim) Sweeney, Chandler, AZ; four grandchildren: Ryan (Bobbie) Sweany, Jamie (Dave) Stormer, Erin and Dublin Sweeney; seven great-grandchildren: Austin, R.J. and Kristal Sweany, Logan, Colton and Kailey Jo Stormer and Callan Weathers and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a sister and brother and his parents.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Private graveside services with military honors will be held at Fancy Creek Cemetery. Anderes-Pfiefley Funeral Home, Riley, Kansas will assist with graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fancy Creek Cemetery c/o the funeral home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ronald L. Sweany, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, October 3, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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