Edward G. Swartzendruber

Edward G. Swartzendruber, 98, of Goshen, passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital after a short illness. He was born July 26, 1916 in Bay Port, Michigan to Joseph and Emma (Shetler) Swarzendruber. On April 2, 1939 he married Mary A. Aschliman in Pigeon, Michigan. She survives along with two children, Kay Montgomery of Palm Springs, California and Douglas E. (Rhonda Willems) Swartzendruber of Boulder, Colorado; four grandchildren, Anna Montgomery, Douglas, Nick and Rachel Swartzendruber; three great-grandchildren, Silas, Noelle and Elias; a sister, Bess (Joe) Gabriel of Kent, Ohio, and a brother, Claude (Shirley) Swartzendruber of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, William, Paul, Walter and Omar Swartzendruber and a sister, Alma Heap. A long time area resident, Mr. Swartzendruber, was co-owner, along with Ellsworth Fanning, of EDD's Supplies in Shipshewana. He also farmed for many years, raising corn, wheat and chickens. Ed retired in 2010. Valedictorian of Bay Port High School, Ed was a member of College Mennonite Church. Ed had a deep appreciation for music. He sang for many years with Menno Singers and was a loyal supporter and attendee of Goshen College music programs. Friends may call on Friday, April 3, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. at College Mennonite Church. A private burial will take place at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to Ed and Mary Swartzendruber Music Scholarship Fund at Goshen College.