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Jerry L. Swartz

Jerry L. Swartz, 67, of Bluffton, IN, and having family members in Huntington, IN, died Wednesday morning, June 15, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, in Fort Wayne.

Mr. Swartz attended Bluffton High School. He was a welder at A.T. Ferrell Company, in Bluffton, for 29 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Nikki (Brian) Topp, of Huntington, and Amber (Steve) Athan, of Amelia, OH; a brother, Tom (Laura) Swartz, of Poe; a sister, Deb Straley, of Bluffton; and two grandchildren, Brenden Athan and Emery Athan.

He is also survived by his significant other, Paula Heller, of Bluffton.

Calling is Saturday, June 18, 2016, from noon to 2 p.m., with a service following at 2 p.m., at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, in Bluffton. Rev. Tony Robles will officiate. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, in Bluffton, at a later date.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation or American Diabetes Association.