Robert Swisher Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bob was born to Myrtle Carruthers and adopted by D.W. and Dorothy Swisher. He was born on Wednesday, December 13, 1939 in Amarillo, Texas. Bob passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 80. Bob was a beloved father, grandfather and friend to all. He was truly a people-loving person, enjoyed life to the fullest and loved to make others laugh. Growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma he attended Will Rogers High where he was a wrestler and cheerleader. While he attended the University of Tulsa he worked as a manager on the football team. It was at this time he reunited with his grade-school crush. Bob and Kelly were married 55 years until her death in 2015, at which time he retired to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Bob and Kelly moved to the Kansas City area where they raised their four children. He enjoyed being a hair stylist in the Shawnee area until his retirement. Their home was the place where all the neighborhood kids loved to hang out. Kids would often ask, “Is your dad home?” All four of his children were active in sports and he coached each one of their teams at some point in their sports' career. He was so proud of all four of his children and nine grandchildren. He most loved his “coffee time” with the kids and grandkids, sharing his experiences while listening to theirs. The kids looked forward to his advice and wisdom. They will always remember him as a happy and silly grandpa who was always active and supportive in all their lives. It was tradition for Bob to bring a bag of candy to all sporting events, both for his children and grandchildren. He was affectionately called the “candy man” and was known as “Grandpa” to all. A “Celebration of Life” gathering will be held at a later date. Bob is survived by, Son, Mason Swisher, and his children, Kelly and Ross Son, Eric and Jen Swisher, and their children, E.J. and Zack Daughter, Cynthia and John Ottaviano, and their children Casey and Craig Daughter, Dana and Derek Blackburn, and their children Mackenzie, Macy and Maddy

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Robert Swisher

December 13, 1939 - April 7, 2020