James H. Sweitzer

James Henry Sweitzer, 73 of Temple, died February 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Henry Healthcare Center at the Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township.

He was the husband of Lois Elaine (MacDonough) Sweitzer, whom he married September 25, 1954.

Born April 5, 1935 in Reading, he was the son of the late James Albert and Elizabeth May (Haas) Sweitzer.

James was a 1953 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

He was employed as a service manager for Lee Heffner Ford, Temple, for 28 years. He retired from Heritage Ford, Orwigsburg in 2000.

James enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his younger years, participating in various forms of racing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons: James E. Sweitzer of Temple; Jeffrey L., husband of Gwen H. (Jensen) Sweitzer of Bern Township; Joey S., husband of Denise A. (Hertzog) Sweitzer of Muhlenberg Township; John H., husband of Susan C. (Adams) Sweitzer of Temple and Jay K. Sweitzer of Lititz, Lancaster County.

In addition there are five grandchildren also surviving, Amy, Jennifer, Jordan, Julia and James.

Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will be at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Contributions may be made to Lutheran Home at Topton, Development Contributions, One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562. For online condolences, please visit www.christfuneralhome.com.