Robert E. Swert
August 2, 1926 - August 20, 2015
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Robert E. Swert, 89, of Port Charlotte, Florida and formally of West Chester, PA passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Harbour Terrace in Port Charlotte.

Robert was born on August 2, 1926 in Marion, OH to George W. and Mabel (Earhart) Swert. After proudly serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp, he went to work as a brakeman on the New York Central Railroad. As the years went on he got into labor relations with the BRT now known as the United Transportation Union. Robert served as chairman of the BRT Health and Welfare Committee which negotiated the first national health and welfare plan for operating employees. Later he moved to the management side as director of labor relations and retired as Vice President of Conrail Labor Relations.

He was survived by his loving wife, Connie; 1 daughter, 2 step-daughters, 2 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 2 great –grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Rexine and his parents.

A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, August 29, 2014 at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22314 or Tidewell Hospice Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

 

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Robert E. Swert, 89, of Port Charlotte, Florida and formally of West Chester, PA passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Harbour Terrace in Port Charlotte. Robert was born on August 2, 1926 in Marion, OH to George W. and Mabel (Earhart) Swert. After proudly serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp, he went to…

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Susan Schnaitman left a message on August 28, 2015:
Dear Connie and Family, As Connie's friend for over 50 years, I'm am so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Connie, We enjoyed so many times together taking Bob with us and how patient he was when we went to the flea markets and sat him at a table while we searched for bargains. I always enjoyed guiding him when we went into restaurants and spoiling him just a little with extra attention and kidding around. I hope the wonderful memories you had together, your art classes, your trips, and all the other fun times will sustain you during this difficult time. I will miss him too. God Bless, Love, Sue
Dennis Arouca left a message on August 27, 2015:
Dear Connie and the entire family, My wife Anne Treadway and i offer our deepest condolences on your loss. Bob was a terrific leader, mentor to Dennis, and most importantly friend. We both worked with Bob at Conrail. Our lives were greatly enriched by the opportunity to know and learn from Bob, and to have worked alongside Bob in saving his "home road". After his family, his best life's work at Conrail benefitted thousands of workers and families, in turn a role model for many. In private, I recall fondly a kind and generous man, always ready to help others. We are pleased he had the privilege of a long retirement. You and Bob are in our prayers. Sincerely, Dennis Arouca
Allan Schimmel left a message on August 24, 2015:
Connie - sorry to hear about Bob - Remembering all of those great dinners we had in South Philadelphia. Thinking about you and the family - Allan
Allan Schimmel left a message on August 24, 2015:
Connie - sorry to hear about Bob. Remembering all of those great dinners we had in South Philadelphia - thinking about you and the family - Allan
Allan Schimmel left a message on August 24, 2015:
Connie - so sorry to hear about Bob - just remembering all of that great dinners we had in South Philadelphia. Know we are thinking about you and the family - Allan
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Jeff Minton left a message on August 24, 2015:
My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your husband. He stunned me one Christmas when he presented me with a Conrail tie which I still have. I was a lowly local chairman for the BofLE and he didn't even need to talk to me let alone be so gracious as to remember me. I liked him, he seemed to understand the plight of the working man and was in a position to do something about it.
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