Ronald Walter Swintek

Ronald Walter Swintek
July 7, 1944 – May 13, 2023
78 years old
Ronald Walter Swintek, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Deland Florida May 13th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Bernice Swintek, his brother Roland, and sister Lynelle. Ron graduated from Brother Rice High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1962. He went on to study Automotive Engineering at General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan. Ron moved to Florida in 1972 with wife Janet (Jan). They lived in the Port Orange area for 18 years before settling down in DeLand in 1989. Ron was in the automotive industry spanning well over 50 years, first as a general mechanic and service writer, going on to sales, and ultimately to an Executive Manager of several central Florida automotive dealerships. In 2001 Ron teamed up with close friend Paul Montgomery to open Reliable Used Cars in DeLand. Ron was a life-long motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed numerous outdoor activities including boating, fishing, golfing, and scuba diving. In addition, he passionately followed his Chicago sports teams and was an avid supporter and fan of Stetson University Athletics. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Jan, sons Ron (Christy) and Dan (Johni), 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Halifax Health Hospice.

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