He was born on January 14, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Muriel (Rayburn) and Vernon Swindler. He attended schools in Dayton, Ohio. In his early adult life he was a drummer in a band.
He joined the Navy in July, 1945. He became a Master Diver and was an Explosives Ordinance Disposal Technician, he was the equivalent of today’s Navy Seal. After surviving 22 years and three wars he retired from the Navy on May 13, 1966. He worked in the construction industry and worked his way up from a laborer to a Superintendent of major construction sites in various states.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lena (Chuck) Swindler of Brunswick. Seven sons; Danny & wife Vicki of Warren; David of Bath; Dennis of Brunswick; Dwain & wife Wanda of Brunswick; Dean & wife Laura of Sabattus; Darel & wife Jackie of Raymond: Dick & wife Sherri of Brunswick; and a daughter, DeAnn & husband Bill Riley of Brunswick. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, May 20th from 3-5 PM at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. Committal services with military honors will be held Monday, May 21st at 9 AM in the Chapel of Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Condolences may be expressed at www.stetsonsfuneralhome.com.
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