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Marlin H. Sweigart, 83, of Columbus, Pa and previously of Harrisburg, Pa, passed away on October 5, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was born on September, 22 1939 in Harrisburg, Pa, a son to the late Marlin B. And Margaret (Sheetz) Sweigart. Marlin worked for many years as a master mechanic at Model Motors in Harrisburg. He was a member of the NRA and Gold Wing Road Riders Association and enjoyed traveling.
He is survived by his daughter, Cathleen (Jason) Keltgen of Sturgeon Bay, WI; his grandchildren, Trevor (Elizabeth) Hietpas, Caleb (Hailey) Hietpas and Rachel Hietpas; a great-granddaughter, Grace Hietpas; a sister, Carol Ann Fuhrman and one niece.
In addition to his parents, Marlin was preceded in death by his wife, Judith (Stephen) Sweigart.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or online at stjude.org or to Shriners Children’s, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, Pa 16505 or online at Shrinerschildrens.org.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneralhome.net.