Arthur L. Swingle

Arthur L. Swingle, 86, of Versailles passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born at Milan on March 27, 1932 the son of Harry and Viola Barth Swingle. He was married to Partha Lou Benham on December 14, 1963 and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2018. Survivors include one son Duane (Christy) Swingle of Sunman, and 3 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Glen Swingle. Mr. Swingle was a 1951 graduate of Cross Plains High School. He served in the US Army and was discharged as a Sp. 4 on October 31, 1962. Arthur was employed with Delta Faucet in Greensburg for 39 years and retired there as a foreman. His main love as an occupation though was being a farmer and tending to his cattle. In his spare time he was an avid bowler and he and Partha participated in league play in Versailles. Arthur was a lifelong member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 7 at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Curtis Black officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery at Olean with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will also be on Friday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Cemetery in care of the funeral home.