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Larry Swanson Obituary
Larry K. Swanson
May 9, 1934-May 15, 2022
Just days after his 88th birthday, Larry K. Swanson passed from this life on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born May 9, 1934, in the small town of Rudd, Iowa, to Vance and Luella Swanson.
Surviving family includes wife, Kathryn of 62 years; children, Dave (Sandi) Swanson, Kris (Tom) McDermott, Jim (Brenda) Swanson and Lee (Stacy) Swanson; grandchildren, Cade, Mallory, Kelby, Alyssa, Clare, Cael, Brynn and Easton; step-granddaughter, Tiffany (Brian) Jergenson; and great step-grandchildren, Gwenyth and Camden. Also surviving are his sisters, and several brother and sister-in-laws.
Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Pastor Brody Tubaugh will officiate. Visitation will immediately follow the service at the funeral home from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday. Please dress casually, or honor Larry's love of the Hawkeyes by wearing Hawkeye gear.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (eihonorflight.org), or to the family.
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Ed & Tammy Dubreuil
May 18, 2022
Lee and Jim, We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Sending many prayers of healing and comfort your way. God Bless you and your family.
Norman H Hansen
May 17, 2022
Sorry to hear of this. I found Larry to always be a "good" guy whenever I was around him. RIP Larry
Norm Hansen, Bakersfield, Ca.
Tim and Jackie Kruser
May 17, 2022
To Kathryn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May your beautiful memories carry you through this difficult time. We also have fond memories of being neighbors for 35 years and watching many Hawkeye games with you all. Larry was a great guy and will surely be missed. Sending warm hugs and prayers your way.
Tim and Jackie
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