Robert Blaine Swartz

Bobby attended Northwest Classen High School. His calling to be in service to others came very early in life when he joined the Army Reserves and later worked in the Oklahoma County Jail. In December 1997, he joined the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department and was immediately recognized for his gentle spirit and calm nature. During his 25 years with the Sheriff’s Department, Sgt. Swartz happily worked any position, department, or task to which he was assigned. Accruing knowledge in all aspects of law enforcement was not only a pleasure for Bobby but an honor. His congenial nature and fair-minded mentality eventually lead him to the position of Sergeant, “the best job in the world”, his words. One of his favorite assignments was dealing with child welfare, although sometimes heartbreaking, Bobby was a passionate professional and champion for all those that could not fight for themselves. Many times, working off the clock to aid children and parents in need.

In his down time, Bobby was a motorcycle and outdoor enthusiast. That said, there was no hobby that took precedence over his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Bobby was there not only in times of need, but when it was time to cheer. He was known to his grandchildren as “Papa Policeman”, and Papa never missed a soccer game, birthday, or dance recital. As great of an officer as he was, he was an even better Papa. He will be greatly missed by countless family, friends, and all that knew him.

Job well done, Sgt. Swartz.

EOW: August 22, 2022.

The Swartz Family would like to express their appreciation for those who went above and beyond in our time of sorrow; The Oklahoma City Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes, Bill Merritt Funeral Service, Resthaven Memory Gardens, Wilbert Vault Company, Crossings Community Church (Pastor Grubbs, Becky, and Lance), C.O.P.S. Uniform, MTM Recognition, Paris Limousines, WinCo Foods in Moore, Bagpiper Bruce Robertson, Oklahoma City Fire Department, multiple law enforcement agencies, multiple Oklahoma elected officials, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. We would also like to include a special thanks to Jeremy Sparks and Roger Allen of Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes for their dedication and compassion throughout this process.