JOSEPH VICTOR SWALES

1954-2021

Joseph Victor Swales, affectionately known as “Papa Joe”, was born December,

20, 1954 in Terre Haute, Indiana to William E. “Bill” Swales and Lydia E. “Jean” Swales. Throughout Joe’s childhood, he and his family lived in various countries, ultimately settling in Findlay, OH. Joe loved Findlay and always fondly referred to it as “home”. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1972, and attended Miami of Ohio, where he was on the swim team and a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Upon graduation, he worked in the oil and gas industry, spending 17 years in London/ Scotland where he met and married Wendy. They had two children, James W.E. “Jamie” Swales, and Olivia M.E. “Olive” Swales. In 1993 he and the family moved to Sugar Land, TX. Joe married his second wife, Waukita in 2008. He loved mentoring young industry professionals and his expert negotiation skills were respected worldwide by all who knew him. After a brief illness,

Joe slipped peacefully away March 29, 2021. He is survived by his son Jamie Swales & wife, Brittany of Houston, TX; daughter Olivia Swales of Brooklyn, NY; Sister, Susan Swales of New Canton, VA; brother David Swales & wife, Kim and their children; Will, Harry and Kate of Houston, TX; his two canine kiddos, Gracie & Riley; and a host of incredible friends too numerous to mention. There will be a private family service later this summer in Findlay, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or American Liver Foundation. Rest in Peace “Papa Joe”.