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Steven Switzer
STEVEN B. SWITZER
Cedar Rapids
Steven B. Switzer, 56, of Geneva, Ill., passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva with his devoted family by his side.
He was born July 28, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Bernard and Ruth (Martin) Switzer. Steven worked in sales for Fuji Film for the past 26 years and truly enjoyed his work and all the people he met. He liked to keep active, and exercise was always part of his day. Steven loved sports. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. Steven's love and friendship were greatly cherished and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jenifer (Hittenmiller); sons, Ryan of Chicago and Jonathan of Geneva; mother, Ruth of Iowa; siblings, Bonnie (Arnie) Reif, Beckie (Greg) Williams, Joy (Kent) Jackson and Susan Preston, all of Iowa; mother-in-law, Grace Hittenmiller of Arizona; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bob Hittenmiller; and his father, Bernard Switzer.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St., (Route 38), Geneva, with Chaplain Sarah Sainsburg officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Fifth/Third Bank, Steve Switzer Memorial Fund, 1776 S. Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134, would be appreciated. For information, call (630) 232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com.
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