John H. Swanson, 84, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at his home in hospice care.
He was born on May 28, 1930, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of the late Herbert and Gertrude (Hablutzel) Swanson, and on September 22, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lucille Gall in St. Paul, Minnesota.
John proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the Past Commander of VFW Post 6498. He was a member of Korean War Vets, Montgomery and Daylight Masonic Lodges and Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum.
Those John leaves behind to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 61 years, Lucille; three daughters, Ellen (Lowell) Szudajski of Branson, Missouri, Faith (Michael) Ryan of Brookfield and Ruth Swanson of Shenandoah, Virginia; four grandchildren, Aaron (Ashley) Szudajski, Gavin Szudajski, Amberlynn (Daniel) Olson and Taylor Ryan; two great-grandsons, Wyatt and Austin Szudajski; three brothers, Ken (Eloise) Swanson, David (Katie) Swanson and Glenn (Nancy) Swanson all of St. Paul, Minnesota, a host of many other dear relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service for John was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2014, at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum with Rev. Gerald Schrankler officiating. Military honor rites followed the service. Burial of his cremains will be at a later date in Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield.
John's family greeted relatives and friends at the church on Friday from noon until the time of services.
The Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum was entrusted with John's arrangements.
John's family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Rev. Eric Kirkegaard, the staff of Cedar Community Hospice and other caregivers that helped care for John in his final days.