Cletus Calvon Swihart, 98, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
He was born March 31, 1925 to Joshua and Bertha (Ash) Swihart in Lamar, Missouri.
Cletus married Frances E. Quinton on July 23, 1946 and were married for 72 years before she passed November 16, 2018.
He was a member of the United States Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and numerous siblings.
Survivors include his children, Sandra Odom (Bob) and Gale Swihart (Donna); grandchildren, Cherie Sims (Randy), Dawn Smith (Tim), Blake Swihart (Maggie), Kenna Julian (Chance), and Joshua Swihart; great-grandchildren, Amber Jakeman (Tom), Justin Smith, Joseph Sims, and Jesse Sims; great-great-grandchildren, Chase, Rowan, and Elijah Jakeman, and Noah Sims; sisters, Zana Price and Laveta Essig (David).
Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
