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Robert Swenson Obituary
Brandon - Robert "Bobby" Swenson Jr., 66, of Brandon, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital following complications from COVID-19. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Brandon Lutheran Church in Brandon. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Friday, January 8, also at the church. The church requests that guests wear masks at all times. Additional obituary information, online guestbook, and service live stream link are available at www.georgeboom.com
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Holly of Brandon; son, Lucas Swenson of Sioux Falls; daughters, Ashley and Jennifer and their families; siblings, Jeff Swenson of Brandon, Charlene (Paul) Poncelet Swenson of Sioux Falls, Julie (Kevin) Hauger of Brandon, and Mike (Peggy) Swenson of Corson, SD; brothers-in-law, Carl Hoskins of Deadwood, SD, Bob (Ann) Sittig of Baltic, SD, and Brian (Betsy) Sittig of Sioux Falls; sister-in-law, Deb Sittig of Baltic, SD; mother-in-law, Dorothy Sittig of Baltic, SD; 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Alphie Swenson; sisters, Sally (Jeff) Nelson and Donna Hoskins; and father-in-law, Don Sittig.
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Kevin Guy Thompson
August 3, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Steve & Deb Gunderson
January 8, 2021
Holly and Lucus,
During this time of sorrow, may the gentle presence of friends and the caring love of family help to comfort you. We are thinking of you, life doesn’t seem fair sometimes and this is one of those moments. Your husband and dad was one of the good guys.
Dave and Marcy Linton
January 7, 2021
RIP.
Shari Brende
January 6, 2021
Thinking of you Hollie & family during this sad time. Bobby was such a good & fun guy. He was taken way too soon.
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