Ron Sweany, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away peacefully at 12:30 PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home.
On October 10, 1945, Ronald Eugene was born in Savannah, GA to Douglas M. and Anna L. Bruning Sweany. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a sister and two brothers. The Sweany family moved to Rochester during their early years. Ron graduated from Rochester High School with his class in 1964.
On August 23, 2023, Ron and Patricia A. Borden were married near the banks of the Tippecanoe River at their home by a close friend Sonny Bradley.
A man of diverse interests an entrepreneur, Ron owned the Sweany Tire Store for many years. He later worked at PBS Truck Parts, Ritz-Craft Manufacturing of Argos and he also was assistant manager of Goodyear Tire Store.
To relax Ron enjoyed taking in the fresh air of the outdoors on the Tippecanoe. An outdoorsman his favorite game was golf. He played many area courses but his favorite place to meet up with his buddies was the Elks Club course. Ron was known for telling stories and the best jokes. He met daily at the truck stop with his coffee pals to discuss and solve the worlds problems.
Left to cherish Ron's memory are his wife, Pat; his children, Theresa (Ken "Pogo") Dovich, Brian (Becky) Sweany, Michael (Kim) Herrell Jr. of Roanoke, Rhonda (Timothy) Bradley, Mary Ousley all of Rochester; his grandchildren: Jayme (Johnny Smith) Jackson , Kyle (Madison) Jackson , Payton (Paige Gentile) Dovich, Madison Bauer, Josselin Sweany, Aaron (Sadie) Herrell, Brittney Herrell, Mikey Crozier, Dale Kochenderfer, Corina (Christopher) Fritts, Sidney Ousley, Benjamyn Ousley, Caden, Tehya Gonzales; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother John (Linda) Sweany of Plymouth, a brother-in-law Dan (Jen) White; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Ron in death are his parents Doug and Anna Sweany, his siblings Doug Sweany, Elaine Coursey; a son Bruce Mayhew in 2023.
Ron's family are planning a Life Celebration at a date to be announced in the future. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Fulton County Animal Education and Adoption Center, 1540 Wentzel Street, Rochester, IN 46975. The Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
