1933
Dennis
2017
Dennis Lee Swenson
March 30, 1933 — August 15, 2017
A memorial service will be held for Dennis Swenson on Monday August 21st at 10:00 AM at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. The Rev. Dr. Margaret Pleiss-Sippola will officiate. Burial will follow at the Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday August 20th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel, in Zumbrota. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Mr. Swenson, 84, of rural Zumbrota, died Tuesday August 15, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He had been battling cancer.
Dennis Lee Swenson was born March 30, 1933 in Berlin, North Dakota to Anton and Hannah (Johnson) Swenson. He was a graduate of LaMoure High School, Class of 1951. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and upon his return he went to work for International Harvester, first in St. Paul, and then moving to Zumbrota in 1957. He worked for the company for 31 years. He then worked as a salesman for Bob Seely Ford for 9 years, before his retirement in 1998. In retirement, he worked as a bailiff in Red Wing, was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and delivered sermon tapes for United Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Dennis married Irene Borgschatz on August 12, 1961 in Zumbrota. The couple was blessed with 4 children, Terry, Scott, Patty, and Tammy.
Dennis enjoyed collecting toy tractors, traveling, spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Irene; 4 children, Terry (Janelle) Swenson of Punta Gorda, FL, Scott (Cynthia) Swenson of Minnetonka, Patty (Mike) Adams of Farmington, and Tammy (Troy) Opsahl of Goodhue; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Online tributes are being welcomed and may be written at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com .
1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Dennis Lee Swenson was born March 30, 1933 in Berlin, North Dakota to Anton and Hannah (Johnson) Swenson. He was a graduate of LaMoure High School, Class of 1951. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and upon his return he went to work for International Harvester, first in St. Paul, and then moving to Zumbrota in 1957. He worked for the company for 31 years. He then worked as a salesman for Bob Seely Ford for 9 years, before his retirement in 1998. In retirement, he worked as a bailiff in Red Wing, was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and delivered sermon tapes for United Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Dennis married Irene Borgschatz on August 12, 1961 in Zumbrota. The couple was blessed with 4 children, Terry, Scott, Patty, and Tammy.
Dennis enjoyed collecting toy tractors, traveling, spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Irene; 4 children, Terry (Janelle) Swenson of Punta Gorda, FL, Scott (Cynthia) Swenson of Minnetonka, Patty (Mike) Adams of Farmington, and Tammy (Troy) Opsahl of Goodhue; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Online tributes are being welcomed and may be written at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com .
Visitation
AUG 20. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Memorial Service
AUG 21. 10:00 AM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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