Frederick Swischer

Frederick "Fritz" Swischer, 71, of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday Nov. 25, 2013 at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections at the Miller Nichols Library, UMKC.
Fritz was born April 6, 1942 in Wichita, KS to Harold and Doris Swischer. As a young child Fritz showed an affinity for music. Beginning on violin and piano, then in 1954 he began teaching himself clarinet and by 1963 played with the KC Philharmonic. Fritz earned his Master's in music theory in 1966 through the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In the mid 1980's Fritz gave us a window into his imagination by putting brush to canvas and became a successful artist. His art is currently in collections across the US, Europe and in Mainland China. In more recent years Fritz was cited and formally acknowledged for sharing his unpublished dissertation on Kansas City Jazz with Chuck Haddix, author of Kansas City Jazz: from Ragtime to Bebop – a History, co-authored by Frank Driggs. He was also credited for music analysis in the newly released book by Chuck Haddix titled Bird, the Life and Music of Charlie Parker. His contributions to music and art will continue to inspire for years to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Doris Swischer
He is survived by Brothers, Nicholas Swischer, and his wife Beverly of Nevada MO, and Anthony Swischer of Olathe KS . Nieces, Tammy Farris, and Husband Troy of Chicago; Kelly Bennett, and husband Curtis of Phoenix; Jamie Carey, and Husband Tony of Olathe KS. Nephew, Corey Swischer, and wife Stephanie of Nevada MO. Great Nieces and Nephews, and by his beloved cat Chloe.