Date of Death: April 4, 2025
Service Details
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Charlie’s life will be held at Hohner Funeral Home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 am, one hour prior to the service.
Obituary Notice
Charles K. Swihart of Three Rivers, MI, passed away at his home on April 4, 2025. He was born in Three Rivers on September 19, 1948, the son of the late Robert and Lucinda (Bell) Swihart. After graduating from Three Rivers High School Class of 1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served our country with honor. After being discharged he returned to make Three Rivers his home and begin a family. Charlie was kind, loving and generous. He enjoyed socializing and rarely met a person who didn’t become a friend. He loved being outdoors, spending time in nature. Charlie loved the many rivers and lakes that Michigan offered and could often be found racing his canoe across the water. He owned and operated a canoe rental business which helped bring joyful summer days to others. He had a generous heart and a strong faith in the Lord. Above all Charlie loved his family and was especially proud of his daughters and grandchildren. His smile, love and laughter will be missed by all who knew him. Charlie is survived by two daughters, Tisha (Brian Huckstep) Swihart, Sherry Swihart; five grandchildren, Haley and Macey Huckstep, Mariah (Aaidan) Frazier, Jaeda and Logan Budfuloski; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was also preceded in passing by a brother, Leon Swihart
Additional Information
Memorial donations may be made to Scidmore Park (checks payable to the City of Three Rivers). Envelopes are available and may be sent to Hohner Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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Sorry to hear the passing of Charlie. We were friends in school and we lived in the same ward. I’m sure the family will get through this fine but he will be missed.
It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to another of Al’s classmates and fellow Marine. Charlie always called me little Al when I hung out with the older kids in school. He always made a point to stop and speak and we laughed at what he got away with when we were at Marine Reserve training. Always happy and positive even when things were tough. I will miss you and my condolences to your family. Michael Heivilin
When I was growing up my parents were friend’s with Charlie. My dad and Charlie shared their interest in cars. My family always looked forward to the pool parties he would host. I loved his sense of humor and and how he would kiddingly give me and my brother a hard time. Tisha and Sherry very sorry for your loss. R.I.P. sir.
Another friend gone. Although I haven’t seen Charlie for decades we spent some time together late teens and early 20’s.
During his drag racing days at Osceola Drag Strip he showed me how a cool can functioned. Odd how you remember quirky stuff like that.
He was a good guy.
May he rest in peace.
David
I have known “Uncle Charlie” since I was 13yrs old (56yrs old now). Met him when my best friend, Robert Swihart, and I went to Three Rivers to visit. Uncle Charlie taught us how to canoe and Rob and I competed many times, and won, with Uncle Charlie’s guidance. He was a selfless man and always generous with his knowledge. God Bless all the Swihart’s and know he will never be forgotten and always loved.
He was a good guy, I’m gonna miss him, stopping by the cart and having a conversation with me, he always has a smile on his face, always had something to say, gonna miss his sense of humor. R.I.P. Charlie, to his family you have my deepest, heartfelt condolences and you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your dad’s warmth and laughter filled every room he entered. I hope the wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead. I’ll always remember your father’s kindness and humor. He was a wonderful man who brought joy to everyone he met. Charlie was my best pal! Your dad adopted me as his own. “He would tell me you’re alright kid” and I felt comfort from that! We would sit out summer evenings outside people watching & soaking in the sun and talk, His favorite things to talk about were his daughters, his girlfriend. Summer fun times and the amazing history of three rivers. Honestly he was my best bud. I miss him already and always will. We all lost a great man this week. Love you Charlie fly high 💕🪽🕊️
Charlie was such a nice guy to me. We worked together years ago when I met him. I will never forget the stories about kayaking that he had told me. I still look for a gathering of cranes because of his vivid description of how primordial it looked.
Tisha and Sherry, my heartfelt condolences to you both. Your dad was such a sweet guy, he will truly be missed.
When I was a kid My mom’s side of the family would come up from Texas almost every year… And the 3 biggest people i was excited to see was Charlie, Tish, and Sherry.. Charlie would take our family out on his canoes! He also had some fun guns to go plinking soda cans with. Charlie, thank you for the wonderful child hood memories!! I’ll give you the biggest hug when it’s my turn to come home! And Much Love to Tish, and Sherry!! Keep strong but find a way to vent your grief as well!
Rest in peace Charlie. I always enjoyed talking to you when you came in my store. You were a good man.
A super good funny guy, and a good friend. I remember back in the day he had the bestest of the best of the muscle cars. RIP my friend.
I will miss you Charlie and all the times we had, talking and laughing together and fixing your phone! You were a very good friend for over 30 years and I was blessed to have you in my life!
Rest in peace now Charlie. I will always miss you!
Best father-in-law ever.
I met Charlie on my first train Ride from Michigan to Chicago, where he was to meet with one of his daughters.
I only got to speak to him for a few hours.
I’m 24 years old so I asked him about life.
He told me that he always loved what he did work wise, and I quote “everything I ever did I enjoyed” “do what you love over money and you’ll always be happy” he said he didn’t make the best choices, but he was very proud of his daughters and that they were his greatest accomplishment. He told me that he felt fine leaving because they would be good.
This was back in November 10 and seeing this now as a complete stranger makes me tear up.
My deepest condolences to Tisha and Sherry, may his soul rest peacefully.
You guys made him very happy and gave his life a very deep meaning. And from that he gave all of us that had the pleasure to meet him meaning as well.