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Peter Swanson Obituary
Died: Dec. 24, 2008; in Bemidji, Minn.
Peter William Swanson, of Bemidji, Minn., formerly of Batavia, died Dec. 24, 2008, in Bemidji, Minn.
He was bon July 5, 1940, in Evanston, the son of Ollie and Evy (Holmberg) Swanson.
Peter was raised and educated in Batavia. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1958. He married Lyn Davey on June 29, 1963, in Chicago. He graduated from Chicago Technical College in 1964, with a degree in civil engineering. He worked for an engineering firm in Batavia until 1977, when the family moved to Bemidji, where he continued to work as a consulting civil engineer throughout Minnesota. He retired in 1995.
Peter had earned a commercial pilots' license and enjoyed flying. He also loved hunting and fishing, and especially looked forward to the opening days of both sports. He had fun curling, visiting with family and friends, and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Lyn of Bemidji; two sons, Dr. Eric (Jackie) Swanson of Cable, Wis., and John Swanson of Waconia, Minn.; three grandchildren, Christina, Thomas and Hannah; one brother, Tom (Carol) Swanson of Batavia; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service was held Dec. 29, at Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji, with the Rev. Mark Papke-Larson officiating.
Interment was in Frohn Eastside Cemetery in Bemidji.
Memorials can be made to North County Hospice, 3525 Pine Ridge Ave. Northwest, Bemidji, MN 56601.
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Bob Bina
January 9, 2009
I first learned of Pete's death this morning from Frank Saupp and later saw the obituary. I notified another of Pete's friends from highschool days, Paul Fenske. Our early memories are filled with many adventures with Pete, whether it was building an airplane, learning to fly, canoeing and fishing in the boundary waters or in Canada. Those of us who grew up with him will carry our fond memories of him as long as we live. We can only imagine the loss being experienced by the family and our prayers are with and for them.
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