Niles Fredrick “Fred” Swihart, 81, Nappanee, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at home.

He was born Nov. 12, 1942. On Nov. 18, 1961, he married Linda Wiseman, who survives.

He also is survived by his sons, Tony (Valerie) Swihart, South Bend, Roger Swihart, Elkhart, and Glen Swihart, Nappanee; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Jan) Cleveland, Nappanee; brother, Jerry (Connie) Swihart, Osceola; sisters-in-law, Terry Swihart, Wakarusa, and Deb Swihart, Nappanee; and brother-in-law, L.C. Kitts, Elkhart.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.