Joseph E. Swigart, 95, of Watseka passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family.
Joseph was born on August 19, 1929 in Bloomington, IL, to Lowell M. and Laurabelle (Holmes) Swigart. He attended Rosencrans Schoolhouse in Farmer City along with several other schools, before eventually relocating to Donovan, IL.
Joe graduated from Donovan High School in 1948. He married Carolyn D. Anderson on October 1, 1950 in Beaver Twp, and she preceded him in death on December 21, 2010. He married his first grade sweetheart, Helen Cox, on April 29, 2018 and she survives.
Joe enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and served during the Korean Conflict until 1953, when he received an honorable discharge due to a family emergency back home. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his military service buddies over the years.
Joe dedicated over 30 years to farming while, for many years, also working nights at Permonite Manufacturing Company in Morocco, IN, demonstrating his unwavering de

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