George T Sweitzer Obituary (1935

George T. Sweitzer, 84, of Pontiac, IL., died Thursday October 9, 2019 at 9:22 AM at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held. Memorials in George's name may be made to Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL is handling the arrangements. George was born on February 5, 1935 in Pontiac, IL a son of Clyde and Caroline (Eppel) Sweitzer. He married Connie Fortna on April 14, 1957 in Pontiac, IL. She survives in Pontiac, IL. Also surviving are four children: Eric Sweitzer of Bloomington, IL, LeeAnn Rolf of Rosemont, MN; Gwen (John) Ford of Pensacola, FL and Beth (Dean) Waters of Janesville, WI; seven grandchildren: Deric Sweitzer, Ryan Sweitzer, Tyler Sweitzer, Hannah Sweitzer, Alexandra Rolf, Brittany Cruz and Brandon Waters; seven great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. George was educated in Pontiac schools. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard Reserves for eight years. George was employed in construction for over fifty years. He was a long time member of the Pontiac Jaycees. He loved playing pool, fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.