Carl Dean Swick

Carl Dean Swick, 82, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Care in Joliet, Illinois.

Carl was the beloved husband of Marie L. (Kubat) Swick, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was a loving father to Cheryl (Tom) Cerven, who preceded him in death on October 11, 2011, and to Tim Swick (Claudia Wooton). Carl was a proud grandfather to Thomas (Mari Berman) Cerven, Katelyn (Adam) Kreisel, and Alexis Cerven.

He is also survived by his brothers, John (JoAnn) Swick of Mattoon, Illinois, and Joe (Joyce) Swick of Phoenix, Arizona.

Carl was born in Newton, Illinois, the youngest of eleven brothers and sisters. He graduated from high school in 1961 and later moved to McCook, Illinois, where he met the love of his life, Marie. Together they raised their two children and lived in the Bolingbrook and Lockport areas until 1988.

Carl worked for Page Engineering in McCook, Illinois, where he held a sales position that allowed him to travel extensively throughout the United States. In 1988, he and Marie moved to Mukwonago, Wisconsin, where Carl joined P&H Engineering in Milwaukee. He served as Director of Sales, traveling to several countries during his career and earning two patents and trademarks in his name.

After retiring from P&H Engineering, Carl enjoyed spending time outdoors, golfing, fishing, going to the movies, and working in his yard. He was a devoted member of St. James Catholic Church in Mukwonago.

A celebration of Carl’s life will be held with a memorial visitation to be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, Illinois.

Family and friends are asked to meet at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 303 W. St. Mary’s Street, Minooka, Illinois, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 29, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 669 W. Mondamin Street, Minooka, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded.