Alan John "AJ" Swartz's Obituary
Alan John “AJ” Swartz, age 25, of Baraga passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Blaine Minnesota as a result of a traffic accident. He, along with other KBIC Beartown Firefighters were on their way to bravely help fight the Box Canyon wildfire in Utah. .AJ was born in Hancock on October 23, 1990, the son of Maureen Van Abel and David Alan “Lebs” Swartz. AJ attended school in L’Anse. He was a member of the KBIC Beartown Firefighters. AJ enjoyed anything outdoors, including fishing, snowmobiling, camping and hunting. He loved working on anything mechanical, especially his 4-wheeler.
AJ is survived by his loving family, mother Maureen Van Abel of L’Anse, father David Alan “Lebs” Swartz of L’Anse, sons Alan J. Swartz, Jr., Liam Swartz, and Anthony Swartz, step children Destin Gauthier and Aleeha Gauthier, girlfriend Heather Gauthier of Baraga, brothers Kris Swartz of Baraga, Kyle Swartz of L’Anse, David Swartz of Baraga and Cale Swartz of L’Anse, grandmother Patricia Van Able of L’Anse, grandfather John Van Abel of Calumet, nieces and nephews Kyleigh Swartz, Payten Swartz, Deklin Swartz and Kristian Swartz. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by is grandparents Ellen Swartz and Wayne Swartz, his uncle Scott Van Abel and his aunt Stephanie Swartz.
Funeral services for AJ were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the KBIC Zeba Hall with Reverend Steve Rhoades officiating. The family greeted friends at the KBIC Zeba Hall on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. A luncheon was held immediately following the funeral service.
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