Obituary of Frederic John Swatek

Frederic John Swatek , 75, was born in Duquette, Minnesota on December 4, 1938 to Rudolph and Frances Swatek and died on April 27, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He grew up in Oliver, Wisconsin and was the only boy in a set of triplets, Fran, Fern and Fred.Fred left home in 1956 to join the U.S. Air Force where he was a radar/communications technician. While serving in the U. S. Air Force, Fred met Sherrill Kaye Keefover, and they were married on April 23, 1962. After serving eight years in the U.S. Air Force, Fred was honorably discharged while he was stationed at Peterson Air Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Fred and Sherrill decided to stay in Colorado where he started his own business. Fred's Mobile Home Service was based in Security, Colorado and thrived in the area for many years. During those years, Sherrill and Fred had four children (all boys).While running his business in his retirement years, Fred became an avid collector. He loved classic cars and vintage guitars. He loved to buy treasures. Selling those treasures? Not so much.Fred obtained a ""Certified Watch Repairman" diploma and started a secondary business repairing watches and also collecting vintage watches. Any time spent at Fred and Sherrill's house included a showing of his newest treasured watch or guitar.Fred was an active member of the American Legion Post 6461 for many years. He served as the Adjutant from 1994 to 1995. He was the American Legion post 38 historian from 1997 to 1998. Fred enjoyed helping people, he could often be found covered in grease underneath a friend's car, or setting up equipment for the band "Jammers". He also enjoyed sitting with friends, discussing the state of the world. Anytime Fred disappeared, he would always be found at the Qwik Inn, his "home away from home".Fred is survived by his wife Sherrill, his sons, Bruce, Gary, Richard, and Frederick Junior (Sandra Kiger), six grandchildren, Diana (Swatek) Crook, Meaghan Swatek, Ashley (Swatek) Fee, Kylie Swatek, Steven Swatek, and Larissa Swatek and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Crook, and Christopher Crook.Fred will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends. Memorial Service, 3:30PM, Friday, May 2, 2014, at Living Faith Church, 2120 King Street. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, May 2, 2014 3:30PM Living Faith Church 2120 King Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Phone: 719-217-9551