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Brian Swan Obituary
Swan, Brian
MADISON - Brian Swan, 53, had his life taken from him unexpectedly on Sept. 27, 2021.
Brian loved his family and had a generous heart. He was an extremely talented guitarist and a highly skilled tradesman. He will be missed by many, and is probably playing "Stairway to Heaven"... in heaven.
Brian was predeceased by his father, Robert; and his sister, Lisa. He is survived by his mother, Patricia; sister, Pam; four children, Amanda (Neil), Jonathon (Sam), Jessica (Jason), and Jadon; and four grandchildren, Jax, Gwendolyn, Jolie and Gloria.
A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Monona Drive), followed by a memorial celebration open mic at 1:30 p.m. at CHIEF'S TAVERN (Cottage Grove Road).
Cards can be mailed to Lake Edge Lutheran Church, 4032 Monona Drive.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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