Robert E. Swert

August 2, 1926 - August 20, 2015

Robert E. Swert, 89, of Port Charlotte, Florida and formerly of West Chester, PA passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Harbour Terrace in Port Charlotte. Robert was born on August 2, 1926 in Marion, OH to George W. and Mabel (Earhart) Swert. After proudly serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp, he went to work as a brakeman on the New York Central Railroad. As the years went on he got into labor relations with the BRT now known as the United Transportation Union. Robert served as chairman of the BRT Health and Welfare Committee which negotiated the first national health and welfare plan for operating employees. Later he moved to the management side as director of labor relations and retired as Vice President of Conrail Labor Relations. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; 1 daughter, 2 step-daughters, 2 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 2 great –grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Rexine and his parents. A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, August 29, 2014 at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22314 or Tidewell Hospice Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.