Carl Swidzinski Sr.

Carl Swidzinski Sr. of Butler celebrated his 80th birthday with an open house at his home in Butler.

Swidzinski was born July 25, 1937, in Butler. He married Nancy Swidzinski on June 18, 1960, at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler.

He has seven children, Josi Nebel of Butler, Carl Swidzinski Jr. of Butler, Lori Ounsworth of Pottstown, Poli Swidzinski of Butler, Niki Swidzinski of Butler, the late Eddy Swidzinski, and Tami Coole of Houston.

He also has 11 grandchildren.

Swidzinski is a retired bricklayer.

He is a member of St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church in Butler.