Clyde "Dean" Swiger's Obituary
Clyde “Dean” Swiger, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born July 5, 1958 in Joliet, IL. Dean worked many years as a welder and was well known for his TIG welding and fabrication skills, showcased in his drag racing: example, the “Dean Link” linkage system. On June 7, 2008, he married Doloris Rose “Dolly” Marsman in Mears, MI. Dean attended First Wesleyan Church in Muskegon and loved to research and learn about the Bible. He used to drag race (winning many trophies), was an avid electric and acoustic guitar player, liked to listen to talk radio, and was an avid history buff. Dean is survived by his wife, Doloris “Dolly” Marsman; 3 children: Aime and Janet Swiger, Mathew Potter; 2 step-sons: Jason and Edworde (Kimberly) Stark; daughter-in-law, Amanda Lemmen; 11 grandchildren; mother, Darlene Olding of Florida; 3 sisters; mother-in-law, Doris Marsman; 5 brothers-in-law: Merle (Mavis) Marsman, Russell (Janice) Marsman, Craig (Nancy) Marsman, Timothy (Beth) Marsman, Daniel (Kristi) Marsman; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Michael Lemmen; father-in-law, Roger Marsman; brother-in-law, Randall Marsman; and a nephew, Timothy Marsman. A CELEBRATION of Dean’s Life will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, June 30, 2019 at First Wesleyan Church (1040 E. Forest Ave.). Memorials to the Muskegon Rescue Mission will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210
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