Charles Swanson Obituary
We bid farewell to Charles Swanson of Owatonna, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Swanson and Berniece Swanson (Ims); his father-in-law Paul Kolling; his sister Phyllis Kaderlik; his mother-in-law Delores Kolling; and his brother-in-law Michael "Mick" Kolling.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon Kolling; his daughter Wendy Koenen (Bruce) of South Haven; his grandchildren, Brad Koenen (Toni) of Independence and Emily Kramer (Neal) of Larchwood, IA; his great grandchildren, Courtney, Calvin Koenen and Kyla Kramer; his daughter Kimberly Sanborn (Jon) of Hillsdale, WI; his grandchildren, Jacob Sanborn (Sydni) of Cameron, WI, Logan Sanborn (Gabby) of Hillsdale, WI and Mitchell Sanborn of Cameron, WI; his great grandchildren, Sloane Sanborn and Ava Sanborn; his son Brent Swanson (Jan) of Titusville, FL; his grandchildren, Wyatt Swanson (Morgan Cheney) of Florence, OR and Mackenzie Swanson of Orlando, FL; his son Brian Swanson of Cannon Falls; his grandson Will Dunning of Cannon Falls; and his siblings-in-law, Jean Kolling (Michael) of Mesa, AZ and Tom Kolling of St. Paul.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities or Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research, both causes close to our hearts.
