Robert Eugene Swick

Robert Eugene Swick, son of the late Raymond Dane Swick and Mabel Ella (Hill) Swick, was born February 11, 1942 in Marion, Ohio. As a young boy, Robert grew up in Bucyrus, Ohio and graduated from Johnsville High School. He furthered his education by attending Ashland College in Ohio where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. After moving to Missouri, he earned his Master’s Degree from Drury University and his Education Specialist certification from the University of Missouri. Robert came to the Waynesville R-VI School District and began teaching 6th grade Social Studies at Waynesville Junior High School and later stepped into the role of principal at the school. He then served as Vice Principal at Wood Middle School on Fort Leonard Wood before becoming the principal at the school until his retirement in 2000. In his spare time, Robert enjoyed bowling, but his passion other than education was horses. He enjoyed raising horse and longhorn cattle, showing Appaloosa horses and trail riding with the Appaloosa Horse Club across the country, specifically the Sheltowee Trail Ride and the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. He passed on his love of horses and trail riding to his daughter, Maggie and Cheyenne. Together they attended several Chief Joseph rides. Robert was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Appaloosa Horse Club for many years. Robert passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 in the Life Care Center of Waynesville having attained the age of 80 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by those that knew and loved him. Robert is survived by his children: Nancy Swick of Waynesville, MO, Dr. Margaret Swick and her husband, Dr. Nathaniel Littman of Niangua, MO, Robert Gonzales and his wife, Nicole of Waynesville, MO and Cheyenne Snook of Waynesville, MO; two grandchildren: Anastasia and Luka; his sister: Colleen Lacy of Lebanon, MO; his former wife and caregiver: Martha Swick of St. Robert, MO; Paul Blocksom and wife Alicia; several other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his life partner, Eugenia Gonzales; one sister: Violet-May Swick; and two brothers: Jim Swick and Dick Swick. There are no public services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Robert Swick and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Robert Eugene Swick

February 11, 1942 - February 4, 2023