William Donald “Bill” Switzer, 73, Lagro, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at his home.

He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in Wabash, to Walter Glenn Switzer and Marjory (Kuffel) Watson.

He was a graduate of Wabash High School and a US Air Force veteran. He married Peggy (Brown) Coker in Wabash on Nov. 8, 1986. He was a retired custodian for Metro North Elementary School. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and making people smile. He was also an animal lover.

He is survived by his wife: Peggy Switzer, Lagro; five children: Kevin Switzer, Wabash; Jason (Catharine) Switzer, Haslet, Tex.; Rebecca (David) Cassaday, Wabash; Melissa Fizer, South Bend; and Johnny Miller, Georgia; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his sister: Sandra Middleton, Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Steven Switzer; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the Marion National Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.