William (Bill ) David Swatscheno

William (Bill) David Swatscheno passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona.

He was born on July 21, 1954 to parents William Nels and Jacqueline Marie (Geiger) Swatscheno in Neenah, Wisconsin. Both of his parents have passed on. He grew up in Murray, Utah and graduated from Murray High School in 1973.

William is survived by the love of his life, Linda Rae (Kenney) Swatscheno. Married in Murray, Utah in 1974, they celebrated 50 years by each other’s side.

Carrying on a legacy of love are his three sons: Shamus Henry, Brandon Dee and Michael David Swatscheno, three grandchildren: William Dee, Kortney Rae and Noah Reily Swatscheno, sister : Linda Marie Swatscheno,  brother-in-law: David D Kenney (Robynn) of Murray, UT, sister-in-law: Diana E Kenney of Layton, UT, nieces and nephews: Tina Tesch Pulver (Ryan), Bradley Tesch, Eric Kenney, Erin Kenney, Justin Rich and Christopher Swensen.

William served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era 1974-1976 and then served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Florikan ASR-9 from 1976-1979. He worked at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah, after his military service. He has resided in Mesa, Arizona for the past 23 years, where he retired from truck driving.

William loved to hunt, fish, go camping and being around his sons, teaching them life skills.

Cremation services by Bunker Family Funeral Homes in Mesa, Arizona.

A Memorial Service will be at a later date.

The family wants to extend a thank you to the Hospice of the Valley -Lund Home in Gilbert, Arizona, for the kind, gentle care they gave to William.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.