Gerald A. “Jerry” Swegard 74, of Powhatan Pt, Ohio passed away Tuesday August 9, 2016 at his home in the presence of his supporting family.

Jerry was born March 1, 1942 in Powhatan Pt, Ohio a son of the late Alfred J. and Madelyn M. Hauser Swegard Sr.

He was retired from the former North American Coal Corporations #5 Mine and attended the Amity United Methodist Church, Steinersville, OH.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a daughter, Susan Lynn Swegard and a son, David Bryan Swegard.

Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Mary Anne Schuster Swegard, his children; Gerald A. (Shawn) Swegard Jr, Lori A. (Lew) Gray and Alfred “Jay” (Chrystal) Swegard all of Powhatan Pt, Ohio. two brothers, Alfred (Toni) Swegard Jr. of Tucson, AZ and Donald (Mary) Swegard of Powhatan Pt. Ohio, a sister Evelyn Snider of Clarksburg, WV, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received, 3-5pm. and 6-8pm. Thursday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Pt. Ohio where Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Friday with Pastor Steven Rice Officiating.

Burial follows in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Pt, OH.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com