Larry L. Swihart

Larry L. Swihart, age 88, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 5, at the Wyandot County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky.

Larry was born on June 27, 1937 in Wyandot County to Elton and Susan (Lawrence) Swihart, both of whom are deceased. He married Roxy Whittington on April 22, 1956 and she died January 19, 2024.

He is survived his daughters, Beth, Brenda, and Marla, along with his grandchildren, Maddie, Mallary, Jacob, and Jordan. Sister in laws, Suzy Swihart, Beverly (Gary) Cullenen, Roberta (Art) Walker, Jodie (Tim) Mackey, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Marvin (Jean), Eugene (Emily), Melford, a sister Mary Alice (Fred) Eckleberry, and son in law Mike Meyer, and granddaughter Mackenzie Meyer.

Larry graduated from Upper Sandusky High in 1955, and shortly thereafter began his career with Westinghouse – AO Smith, working in Upper Sandusky plant, and in the Buffalo, New York facility. He retired from the Upper Sandusky as the assistant plant manager.

He was a long time member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Upper Sandusky. A life member, and PER of the BPOE#83, Upper Sandusky. Member and former treasurer of the Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club, and member of the Wyandot County Pheasants Forever, along with a council member of the Heritage Girl Scouts, and the Wyandot County Council on Aging.

An avid hunter and fisherman himself, Larry also enjoyed helping the youth with the local fishing derby’s, along with the Conservation Tent, of which he was instrumental in getting it established, at the Wyandot County Fair.

Larry also had a love for sports, especially hockey. While he was in Buffalo with work, he was able to play hockey on actual rinks, instead of the pond hockey in play at Leighty’s. He also enjoyed other winter sports, such as snow skiing and tobogganing, and passed on the joy of winter through sports to his daughters.

Summers were spent fishing and water skiing at Catawba Island, Buffalo, and the Niagara River, along with many trips to Niagara Falls.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with Pastor Steve Sturgeon officiating. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery.

Visitations will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, with a Elks Memorial Service at 1:00 pm on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wyandot County Rod and Gun Club, to be used for a bench at Conservation Tent and the Fair, and the local fishing derby. Memorials may be sent to Lucas Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.