Wesley A. Sweigart, 36, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died at his home on Pershing Drive on February 8, 2020. A father of two, married to Stephanie Hogenkamp, he was known locally as a wrestling coach and a mentor to children and remembered for his support of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State Buckeyes.

On the morning of February 8 Stephanie Sweigart called 911 and reported she had shot Wesley in self-defense, saying he had physically assaulted her and threatened her with a knife. Officers arrived to find Wesley deceased and initially took Stephanie into custody on a murder charge. An Auglaize County grand jury later declined to indict her, finding her actions were in self-defense, and she was released.

Wesley’s death shocked the community and left family and friends mourning. If anyone knew Wesley, his routines, or has information about the events that morning, please come forward.