Jerry Swart 1940-2026
Gerald Alan “Jerry” Swart, 85, of Goff, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.
He was born July 27, 1940, in Seneca, the son of Henry William and Mary “Madeline” (Hailey) Swart. Jerry graduated from Goff High School in 1959.
He was a lifelong farmer and worked for KDOT in the Maintenance Department, retiring after 25 years.
He enjoyed collecting Skeezix Toys (farming toys) and had the first production toy, which was a German made tractor. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, collecting guns and hunting. He shot his last deer this winter at the age of 85. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Jerry married Nancy Grace Schafer on June 1, 1963, in Atchison. They celebrated more than 62 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy, of the home; four children, Pamela S. Leihsing (Dwayne) of Emporia, Todd A. Swart (Gena) of Seneca, LeaAnne Nolte (Steven) of Seneca and Diane E. Sowers (Jerry Morrison) of Goff; 14 grandchildren, Ashley, Audrey, Thomas, Emily, Issac, Cameron, Kaleb, Macey, Derek, Hailey, Ava, Mitchell, Jordan and Steven; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Madeline Swart, and five brothers, Leonard, Lawrence, Elver, Harold and Melvin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 20 at Goff United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Goff. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.
Memorials may be given to the Redneck Games or Goff United Methodist Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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