In Memory of Richard "Rick" L. Swanger



Richard "Rick" L. Swanger
Richard "Rick" L. Swanger
Born: August 8, 1948
Died: June 26, 2026
Age: 77
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Richard "Rick" L. Swanger
August 8, 1948 - June 26, 2026

Richard L. “Rick” Swanger, age 77, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Dr. Jim Edwards will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com


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SERVICES

10:30 a.m., Thursday
July 2, 2026
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Rev. Dr. Jim Edwards

VISITATION

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek, Iowa

INTERMENT

Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Iowa


Condolences


Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
“Deb and family, my deepest sympathy! God Bless!”
- Fern Krayenhagen
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
“Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such found memories of babysitting for you and Rick. You all were a lively bunch. Hang on every lovely memory of your life together. I watch you too love and laugh together. Love, Teresa Albers Lansink”
- Teresa Lansink
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
“I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Ricky and his father 45 years ago. I was close to them at the time, and am sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Thinking of the family in this difficult time. ”
- Marc Mortenson
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
“Deepest sympathies for the Swanger family.”
- Angela Goodman
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
“My deepest sympathy to Deb, the kids and extended family. Rick was a good man,dad, grandpaw, great grandpaw,
, and friend. He was loved by many and be missed by all. ”
- Michael Schaeuble
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
“Deb you have my deepest sympathy to you and your family. ”
- Patty Conyers Medina
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
“I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you and keeping you in my prayers! ”
- Sheila Petersen
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
“So sorry for your loss. ”
- Johnna Tomke
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“Dear Swanger Family, we’re keeping you all in prayer. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.”
- Wendy Edwards
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“Sending my sympathies to your family ”
- Lisa Spech
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“We are so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing! Our deepest sympathies to you Deb and calling your family. ”
- Pat & Arlyn Stewsrt
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Debbie, Shawn, Adam, Richie, Jed, Courtney and families!
My love and sympathy to you all. What wonderful memories you have of the fun and work you have all been part of over the years. Hard to imagine Battle Creek without Rick. I'm holding you all so closely in my heart and hoping you are comforted by your memories and knowing he is free.
Love, Connie”
- Connie Rogge McCrary
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:27 PM
“To the Swanger family. Sending heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Rick ”
- Bev Corr
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