Jeffrey Earl Swenson

Jeffrey Earl Swenson

Jeffrey Swenson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2025.
Jeffrey Swenson, age 77, graduate of Crookston Central High School, Class of 1966, passed peacefully on Labor Day (9/1/25), at St Anthony Park Home, St Paul, MN, after a long struggle with Parkinsons Disease. Born in Grand Forks, ND, he grew up in Crookston, MN from a young age. After high school, he attended NDSU and ND School of Science in Wahpeton. He enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged. He established himself as a stained glass artist, and produced many works for individuals, churches, and businesses over his life-long career. He is survived by brothers Kent (St Paul), Lyle (Stillwater), and Tim (Hopkins), as well as nephew, nieces, grand nieces and grand nephews. His parents, Jorgine and Earl, and a brother, Mark, preceded him.

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