Charles Theodore Swanson

Chuck Swanson passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his home in Grasston at the age of 69.

 

Charles Theodore Swanson was born November 17, 1953 to Carl and Margaret (Doyle) Swanson in Braham, Minnesota.

 

In 1972, he graduated from Braham High School and started farming with his  parents.  Chuck was known for his  love of farming the “old way”.  Over the years he made many friends selling hay to horse people and attending old farm engine and tractor shows.   Chuck was a very generous friend and provided an oversized deer shack for his “buddies”.  He enjoyed  spending time exploring his 80 acres on his  4-wheeler or side-by-side.  Chuck and Laurie enjoyed many excursions together.

 

Chuck is survived by sister Judy (Leon) Haines of Ogilive; good friend of many years Laurie Kubesh; close friend Jeff Lelm; nephew Lee Haines of Ogilvie; niece Leesa Harris of Williston, North Dakota; great nieces and nephews Irelynn Haines, Icelynn Haines, Carter Haines, Drake Haines, Kylee Haines; many other relatives and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl & Margaret Swanson.

 

Pastor Bob De Young will officiate the funeral service for Charles:  2:00 PM; Monday, April 17th at the Swanson Funeral Chapel.  A time of visitation for friends and family will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the chapel.  The interment will take place in Grasston Union Cemetery at a later date.

 

Memorials in Chuck’s memory may be directed to the:

Seven County Senior Federation, 47 Park St. N, Mora MN 55051

 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the:  Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel

www.FuneralAndCremationService.com