Marvin Harry Swanson

Marvin Harry Swanson obituary

Marvin Harry Swanson

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2610 19th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418

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Marvin Swanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hillside Chapel on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Marvin Harry Swanson Born in Minneapolis on April 9th 1933, passed on September 30, 2025. Preceded in death by parents Hjalmer and Ruth Swanson, sisters Deloris, Lois, Joyce and sons Steven and Drue. Survived by children Connie (Les) Beto, Randy (LouJean) Swanson), Mitchel (Cindy) Swanson, Marty (Kerrie) Swanson, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and brother Curtis (Catherine) Swanson. He graduated from high school, joined the military for two years, and served in Fairbanks Alaska. Marvin then worked at the Hennepin County Highway Department, surveying roads for construction until he retired at age 62 in 1995. Marvin passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. Funeral service 2:00 PM Wednesday, Oct 8 with visitaiton one hour prior at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel. 612-781-1999 2610 19th Ave NE

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Upcoming Events

Oct

8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hillside Chapel

2610 19th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418

Send Flowers

Oct

8

Service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hillside Chapel

2610 19th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.