Joseph
Joseph Swoboda
Joseph Jacob “Joe” Swoboda was born on August 3, 1935, to Edward Francis and Julia Marie (Klocek) Swoboda. He was raised on a farm in Northern Michigan and attended Boyne City schools. In 1958 he married his sweetheart, June Hermenitt, at St. Margaret’s Church in Otsego.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years and three sons, James (Lori) and their children Emily and Jacob; Jerry (Judi) and sons A.J. and Luke; Jeffery and sons, Adam (Brittany) and Ryan. Also surviving is his sister, Marie Macaulay of Davison, MI, and brother-in-law, Leon Nemecek.
Joe was pre-deceased by his parents; sister, Joann Nemecek; brother, Robert who died in infancy; and brother-in-law, Michael Macaulay.
Joe was a lifelong wood worker. He especially liked making oak furniture. He loved music and played accordion in a four piece dance band back in the late 50s. Also, Joe was honored to be an organist of St. Margaret’s Church for 26 years. His favorite times were Sunday dinners with the family around the dinner table.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Monday at
St. Margaret’s Church, Otsego
, Fr. James O’Leary celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joe may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
.
Messages of condolence for his family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Lynne Wellington Kelsey
August 15, 2012 at 10:33 pm
My sincerest sympathy to June and the family. Joe had a very kind soul. Having the Swoboda’s as neighbors, I remember Joe always having a smile and would always take time to talk with me. Such a nice man with a warm heart. He will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace Joe.
Sincerely,
Lynne Wellington Kelsey
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Mike & Shawni Hodgson
August 16, 2012 at 12:05 am
We are so sorry that you have to say good-bye to your beloved Joe for now. We pray that your sweet family memories comfort you during this time.
With Love and Prayers to Judi, Jerry, Luke, AJ, and all of Joe’s Family & Friends.
Love Mike & Shawni Hodgson
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Steve Biondo
August 16, 2012 at 11:08 am
So sincerely sorry for your loss. It is such a testimony the way the family loved each other and how certain your Dad was that you all loved him deeply. Joe’s love for and faith in Jesus now gives him access to an eternity of joy. May God’s favor rest on you and your family at this time of loss and His peace fill you knowing your Dad is in the presence of his Lord and King.
Love, Steve and Chris Biondo
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Heather Wertz
August 16, 2012 at 4:42 pm
My thoughts and prayers to the family on the loss of such a wonderful man. He has touched so many lives and we are truly blessed to have known him. I am sure him and my Dad are busy making many wood projects.
My love and prayers to Jerry, Judy, Aj and Luke.
Love Heather and Ron and family.
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Marie
August 16, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I am so sorry for losing my brother who was so special to me, especially after losing Dad. Joe was my pillar of strength. I loved him and will miss him. I have so many memories of our travels out west, and here in Mich.
Love and Blessings to you June and your children and grandchildren.
Marie
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Kathy Arehart Drenth
August 16, 2012 at 7:55 pm
June, Jim, Jerry and Jeff,
I have such fond memories of our visits to your house with my Mom and Dad. I am praying for all of you and know that your faith will sustain you. I am unable to attend the memorial, but please know that I will be thinking of you all.
Fondly, Kathy
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John Koestner
August 17, 2012 at 5:51 am
I just wanted to offer my condolences to your family for the loss of Joe. What a great guy your dad was. Enjoyed selling him cars and having him around the dealership for various projects. Joe can rest in peace he was a good man.
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Debbie Van De Polder
August 17, 2012 at 12:37 pm
So sorry for your loss. Praying you will find comfort in God, each other, and in shared memories.
Sincerely,
The Van De Polder’s
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Cliff & Nora Haff
August 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Dear June and family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Tom & Terrie Klocek
August 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm
We were sorry to here of your loss, our prayers are with you.
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Laura and Brian Arehart
August 20, 2012 at 6:32 pm
June, Jim, Jerry & Jeff
Sorry for the loss of Joe, he was an all around great guy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Freda Hancock
August 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm
To the Swoboda family; I am sorry for the loss of Joseph and it is my desire and pray that you may have peace of mind and heart soon as these days now can be a challange. May you also have the support you need as Proverbs 17:17 ” A true companion is loving all the time and is a brother born for when there is distress.” May you have that true companion now and in the days to come.
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Rich and Karen Harris
August 23, 2012 at 3:57 pm
To June and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was one of a kind! His smile will be missed by all. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May all the great memories of Joe comfort you at this time.
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
August 25, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Our thoughts and sympathy are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Mary DeRyke
September 2, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Jerry,Judi and boys.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so sorry you lost your Dad and Grandpa, but I know you have good memories of fun times to put a smile on your faces.
Gods blessings on you all.
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He is survived by his wife of 54 years and three sons, James (Lori) and their children Emily and Jacob; Jerry (Judi) and sons A.J. and Luke; Jeffery and sons, Adam (Brittany) and Ryan. Also surviving is his sister, Marie Macaulay of Davison, MI, and brother-in-law, Leon Nemecek.
Joe was pre-deceased by his parents; sister, Joann Nemecek; brother, Robert who died in infancy; and brother-in-law, Michael Macaulay.
Joe was a lifelong wood worker. He especially liked making oak furniture. He loved music and played accordion in a four piece dance band back in the late 50s. Also, Joe was honored to be an organist of St. Margaret’s Church for 26 years. His favorite times were Sunday dinners with the family around the dinner table.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Monday at
St. Margaret’s Church, Otsego
, Fr. James O’Leary celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joe may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
.
Messages of condolence for his family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Condolence Messages
Lynne Wellington Kelsey
August 15, 2012 at 10:33 pm
My sincerest sympathy to June and the family. Joe had a very kind soul. Having the Swoboda’s as neighbors, I remember Joe always having a smile and would always take time to talk with me. Such a nice man with a warm heart. He will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace Joe.
Sincerely,
Lynne Wellington Kelsey
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Mike & Shawni Hodgson
August 16, 2012 at 12:05 am
We are so sorry that you have to say good-bye to your beloved Joe for now. We pray that your sweet family memories comfort you during this time.
With Love and Prayers to Judi, Jerry, Luke, AJ, and all of Joe’s Family & Friends.
Love Mike & Shawni Hodgson
Reply
Steve Biondo
August 16, 2012 at 11:08 am
So sincerely sorry for your loss. It is such a testimony the way the family loved each other and how certain your Dad was that you all loved him deeply. Joe’s love for and faith in Jesus now gives him access to an eternity of joy. May God’s favor rest on you and your family at this time of loss and His peace fill you knowing your Dad is in the presence of his Lord and King.
Love, Steve and Chris Biondo
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Heather Wertz
August 16, 2012 at 4:42 pm
My thoughts and prayers to the family on the loss of such a wonderful man. He has touched so many lives and we are truly blessed to have known him. I am sure him and my Dad are busy making many wood projects.
My love and prayers to Jerry, Judy, Aj and Luke.
Love Heather and Ron and family.
Reply
Marie
August 16, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I am so sorry for losing my brother who was so special to me, especially after losing Dad. Joe was my pillar of strength. I loved him and will miss him. I have so many memories of our travels out west, and here in Mich.
Love and Blessings to you June and your children and grandchildren.
Marie
Reply
Kathy Arehart Drenth
August 16, 2012 at 7:55 pm
June, Jim, Jerry and Jeff,
I have such fond memories of our visits to your house with my Mom and Dad. I am praying for all of you and know that your faith will sustain you. I am unable to attend the memorial, but please know that I will be thinking of you all.
Fondly, Kathy
Reply
John Koestner
August 17, 2012 at 5:51 am
I just wanted to offer my condolences to your family for the loss of Joe. What a great guy your dad was. Enjoyed selling him cars and having him around the dealership for various projects. Joe can rest in peace he was a good man.
Reply
Debbie Van De Polder
August 17, 2012 at 12:37 pm
So sorry for your loss. Praying you will find comfort in God, each other, and in shared memories.
Sincerely,
The Van De Polder’s
Reply
Cliff & Nora Haff
August 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Dear June and family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Tom & Terrie Klocek
August 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm
We were sorry to here of your loss, our prayers are with you.
Reply
Laura and Brian Arehart
August 20, 2012 at 6:32 pm
June, Jim, Jerry & Jeff
Sorry for the loss of Joe, he was an all around great guy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Freda Hancock
August 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm
To the Swoboda family; I am sorry for the loss of Joseph and it is my desire and pray that you may have peace of mind and heart soon as these days now can be a challange. May you also have the support you need as Proverbs 17:17 ” A true companion is loving all the time and is a brother born for when there is distress.” May you have that true companion now and in the days to come.
Reply
Rich and Karen Harris
August 23, 2012 at 3:57 pm
To June and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was one of a kind! His smile will be missed by all. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May all the great memories of Joe comfort you at this time.
Reply
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
August 25, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Our thoughts and sympathy are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Mary DeRyke
September 2, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Jerry,Judi and boys.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so sorry you lost your Dad and Grandpa, but I know you have good memories of fun times to put a smile on your faces.
Gods blessings on you all.
Reply
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