Robert W. Swantz Robert W. Swantz, 97, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2013 at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, WI. He was born on March 7, 1916 in Union Grove, WI to Edward H. Swantz and Lois Smith Swantz. Bob spent his entire life in the Village of Union Grove. He attended Union Grove and Three Lakes, WI schools, graduating from Union Grove High School, Class of 1934. Bob served his beloved Village in many capacities including 45 years as member of the Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department, serving as Assistant Chief until retirement. Swantz and his brother Hank were honorary Co-Marshalls of the Department's 100th Anniversary celebration in 1995. Always active in the community, Bob served on many boards and committees including Union Grove Graded School, Union Grove High School, and Union Grove Chamber of Commerce As partners in E.H. Swantz and Sons, Bob and Hank represented the fourth generation of their family in the hardware business. Bob eventually branched out on his own, forming "Bob Swantz Gas Company". Bob worked closely with his father auctioneering and clerking for the Wisconsin Sales Corporation. Bob loved holding a farm or household auction, laughing and joking with the crowd. He often volunteered his auction services at church fundraisers or for the young people's animal auction at the Racine County Fair. Throughout Bob's life he continued in many new businesses and sales ventures including selling cars, real estate, shoes and even fertilizer for the Grove Compost Company. Salesmanship was his forte and he loved it! Bob married Lois R. Christensen in October 7, 1939 at the Union Grove Congregational United Church of Christ in Union Grove, WI. They were happily married for 68 years. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2007. Bob was further preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Leroy; one grandson and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Hank; sister-in- law, Virgene Swantz; brother-in-law, Norman Hansen; sister-in-law, Thelma Christensen. Survivors include children, William (Sandra) Swantz, Gerald (Edna) Swantz, Barbara (John) Samz, and Marjorie (William) Martin; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Elaine Hansen, Darcy (Tom) Dinauer and brother-in- law Leroy Christensen, many nieces and nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home, 908 Eleventh Avenue, Union Grove at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 4th, 2013, with Pastor Manda Stack officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to time of service. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department. Condolences may be left on Robert Swartz's online guest book at: www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory 908 - 11th Ave. Union Grove, WI 53182 262-878-2011