Mount Pleasant – Our Heavenly Father welcomed Wesley Swamer, 92, into his Kingdom on January 25, 2016.  He passed on peacefully at home, where he wanted to be, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Columbus, WI, on April 20, 1923, son of the late George and Edyth Swamer.

Wes married the former, Doris Catherine Lee, on August 3, 1946, in Madison, where Wes spent most of his early years.

Wes joined Red Dot Foods (now Frito-Lay) in 1949 and retired in 1985.  He was a long time member of St. Edward Catholic Church, where he was very active on the parish council, finance committee, and was a trustee for years.  Wes was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a past member of the Jaycees, and a member of the "Old Timers" group.  He enjoyed playing golf and attending other sporting events, especially Packer games with his family.  Wes was a man that made many friends in his lifetime and will be dearly missed.

Wes leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Doris Swamer; children, Jaclyn (Donald)Grabher of Waukesha, Jerry Swamer of North Wales, PA, Carolyn "Kitty" (David) Charo of Racine; seven grandchildren, Cory (Lori) Grabher, Mandy (Brett) Kandolf, Jarod Charo, Brandon Charo, Genevieve Swamer, Kristen Swamer, Michael Swamer; and seven nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, 8 in-laws (and spouses), Wes is preceded in death by his son Douglas in 2003.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 29, 2016, 5:30pm, at Saint Edward Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Avenue.  Visitation will be from 3:00pm until the time of the Mass.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been directed to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.