Howard L Switzer Sr.

Howard Lewis Switzer Sr., 84, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Huntsville, IL passed away at 1:50 pm Wednesday October 23, 2024 at the Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg, IL.

He was born on November 17, 1939 in Huntsville, IL to Dean and Orma Elliott Switzer .He married Carol Lee Robbins on March 9, 1964. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2020.

Howard had attended Huntsville and Augusta, IL schools, after which he served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam. After his service he returned home and engaged in farming for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, garden tractor pulling and spending time with his family. 

He is survived by children; Donald (Linda) Switzer and their children, Kimberly (Micah) Otey and Christopher (Ciara Shook) Switzer, Brenda (David) Switzer Murray and her children, James H.J. (Carissa) Lozier, Nicole (Brett) Rollins, Howard L. (Tyia) Switzer Jr., and his children, Tylyn (Shelby) Tanner, Kylyn (Aaron) Ussery, Jaclyn (Derrick) Toland, Jolyn Switzer, and their children Brenden, Karmen, Silas Switzer. Timothy Switzer and his children Zachary Switzer and Faith Switzer, 21 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Frances Denault and Doris Switzer and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Jesse Lozier and a granddaughter, Megan Switzer, 1 brother, Edward and 1 sister Mary Wallace.

Cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, Illinois is handling arrangements.