Warren Swartz

After battling cancer he is no longer in pain.
Warren Alvin Swartz, born March 20, 1952, in Edgeley, N.D., and passed away, Oct. 12, 2025 in Custer, S.D.
Warren graduated from Custer High School and from there he and his brother served in the Army National Guard. After the Guard they made Pringle, S.D., their homestead.
While living in Pringle Warren joined the fire department where he and his brother served many years. Warren worked most of his life logging beside his twin brother and dad. 
Later Warren and his brother started a fencing business. They kept very busy fencing. Warren enjoyed fishing and hunting and having coffee at the Hitchrail with his friends.
Warren is survived by his twin brother, Lawrence of Pringle; brother Merle of Edgeley; three sisters, Delores Andersen of Pringle, Juile Berry of Kearney, Neb., and Esther  (Bryan) Schlosser of  Edgeley; nephews, Jason Halls, Dakota Schlosser and Cass Schlosser; nieces, Jessica Rice and Kelly Morrow; several great- nieces and nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Violet Swartz; brother, Johnny Swartz; and brother in law, Gale Berry.
Warren’s absence will be keenly felt and fondly remembered by many, as he will be greatly missed.
Committal services were Oct. 18 at Pringle Cemetery. Celebration of Warren’s life followed at the Hitchrail in Pringle.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.