Rodger Clarence Swanson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rodger Clarence Swanson of Munising, Michigan, born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, who passed away at the age of 80, on May 24, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rodger Clarence Swanson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Grace Naomi Swanson (Spearman) and Clarence Swanson; and his siblings-in-law, Richard Troll, John Stapleton and Patricia Vanetta.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Swanson of Munising, MI; his children, Rev. Ann Gonyea and Sarah Paradise of Round Lake Beach, IL, Christopher Gonyea (Karen) of Manistique, Ian Swanson (Shannon Richter) of Washington, DC, Elizabeth Swanson of Portland, OR and Katherine Nel (Etienne) of Palatine, IL; his grandchildren, Kimberly, Dano, Corey, Maxwell, Kelsy, Thomas, Jamie, Barnabas, Shiloh, Alida and Katie; his great grandchildren, Zeddicus, Ephraim, Lilah and Rowan; his siblings, Betty Olson (Bud) of Grantsburg, WI, Mary and Bruce Swanson (Julie) of Roanoke, VA; and his siblings-in-law, Patrick and Bonnie Stapleton of Powhatan, VA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
