John Sweitzer passed away on December 20^th, 2024 at the age of 69. John was born in Fort Worth, TX on November 7th, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents David and Betty Sweitzer, sister Cindy Sweitzer, and stepson Daniel Witt. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Genelle Sweitzer, son Michael Sweitzer, stepson Adam Witt, and Aunt Dorothy Parker. As well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

John attended the University of Houston Clear Lake and received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Behavioral Science. He graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University and received a Master’s of Business Administration degree. He was inducted into the Delta Mu Delta honor society while doing graduate work at OLLU. John had just recently graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Theological Studies on December 6^th, 2024.

He became an EMT in 1976 and volunteered for many different services. He later became a paramedic through San Jacinto College. He would teach EMTs and paramedics at San Jacinto College, Collin County College, UT Southwest Medical School, and Alvin Community College. He also taught Psychology at San Jacinto South and the University of Phoenix. He worked for 16 years at Harris County Hospital District and was an Allied Health Instructor. While working here he helped to teach CPR, ACLS, and PALS for Harris Health. He also worked for the Harris Health training center and taught at many of the major hospitals in the Texas Medical Center.

He served on the American Heart Association BLS and AED committees. He was recognized for his work in getting AED legislation passed for Texas. He also served on the League City Ambulance Board as president. During this time League City was recognized as the top provider in the State of Texas.

John became the Executive Director of Pasadena Health Center. He helped start the clinic and hired staff, wrote grants, and expanded services. While working for the clinic he was involved with Harris County Healthy Living matters, Pasadena Parks, and the Pasadena ISD School-Based Health Advisory Committee. He helped Pasadena High School to start a school-based CPR mass training. This program allowed the school to train each freshman class, which is still ongoing today.

John also served as president of the Pasadena Optimist Club. While he was president the club was recognized twice as an outstanding club. Sweitzer was recognized as the 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year for Pasadena ISD. He continued to work with the school district helping to provide services for the children of Pasadena. When he retired, he was recognized by County Commissioner Adrian Garcia recognizing the work he had done in Pasadena.

John was a long-time member of University Baptist Church. He served as a deacon, choir member, and director of the single adult Sunday school department where he met his wife, Genelle. He was a member of the Navajo Mission Team and made many trips to the reservation. His entire family went on trips and participated in helping to build churches. He also served as the teacher for the Discovery Group. He was a member of the Clear Lake Gideons, which he loved and enjoyed Bible distributions. John and Genelle also became active as MAC members for Hawaii Baptist Academy. As a MAC member John spent several years supporting a 2^nd grade classroom and helped further education for many students at the academy. John and Genelle had many wonderful memories of HBA and the people and students there. He was also trained as a Chaplain for Texas Baptist Men but was not able to make a call out due to cancer and school.

There will be a visitation at 11:30 am on December 31^st, 2024 at Crowder Funeral Home 111 W. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on January 25^th, 2025 at University Baptist Church 16106 Middlebrook Dr. Houston, TX 77059.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, support be given to the UBC Navajo Mission Trip or Texans on Mission, Hawaii Baptist Academy, and the Gideon’s International.