Gerald "Jerry" Swigart, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 15, 2008 at his home. Jerry was a 50 year member of the Masons, along with the Scottish Rite and Shriners. He is survived by his wife, Jean Swigart; son John Swigart; and grandchildren Amy Jo Dolley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Caleb Swigart of Monterey, Cal. Jerry is preceded in death by his son Robert Swigart and daughter Pamela Wright. Arrangements by Covington Memorial Funeral Home.