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William D. 'Bill' Switzer

William Donald "Bill" Switzer, 73, of Lagro, IN, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at 8:42 p.m., at his home.

Mr. Switzer was a graduate of Wabash High School and a United States Air Force veteran. He was a custodian for Metro North Elementary School prior to his retirement.

He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in Wabash to Walter Glenn Switzer and Marjory Kuffel Watson. He married Peggy Brown Coker in Wabash on Nov. 8, 1986, and she survives.

Additional survivors include three sons, Kevin Switzer, of Wabash; Jason (Catharine) Switzer, of Haslet, TX; and Johnny Miller, of Georgia; two daughters, Rebecca (David) Cassaday of Wabash, and Melissa Fizer, of South Bend; a sister, Sandra Middleton, of Wabash; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.

Calling is Monday, March 9, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. A graveside service and burial will be Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the Marion National Cemetery.

The memorial guest book may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.